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Apartment Rent Fraud Costs Landlords Up to $25,000 Per Eviction

09/23/2024 8:00 AM | Dawn Anastasi (Administrator)

By Erika Morphy, Globe St (Shared Via American Apartment Owners Association)

Apartment rent fraud is rapidly emerging as a major concern for property owners and managers in the real estate industry. This deceitful practice involves applicants using fake documents to misrepresent their financial status, affecting all types of multifamily properties, from affordable units to luxury apartments.

The financial repercussions are significant, with eviction costs averaging between $20,000 to $25,000 per apartment. Despite these high costs, only 17% of multifamily property owners have implemented comprehensive fraud prevention systems, underscoring a critical need for improved measures.

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Milwaukee, WI 53204-7905
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