Landlords associated with illegal weed shops in New York City are now being targeted.
Officials are warning landlords about a new law that just went into effect that gives the city the power to impose thousands of dollars in fines to landlords who knowingly lease to tenants who illegally running marijuana shops. Steve Soutendijk from the Real Estate Board of New York backs the law.
"These storefronts and local retailers have become hot spots for illegal drug sales and distribution. These storefronts have also impacted a community streetscapes and quality of life."
The city estimates there are now eight thousand unlicensed recreational marijuana shops which officials say are hurting legal ones and costing the city tax revenue.