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How to protect yourself from property fraud with technology
Property management fraud is a threat that seemingly never ends. Just as you’re confident you’ve secured a wonderful new tenant, you discover that they applied under a fake name and are now subletting your apartment. No matter how smart you are w
Renter scams – How to prevent tenant fraud
As a property manager, there’s no question that you need systems in place which can help you stop renter scams before they happen. After all, whoever originated the phrase “there’s no such thing as bad publicity,” clearly never saw their prop
The downsides of instant tenant background checks
We’ve all heard the horror stories… or fallen victim to them already. Time and time again, property managers have found themselves in hot water; discovering that a background screening company has carelessly assigned an incorrect identity to our
What the eviction ban means for property owners & why preventing rental fraud is crucial
The nationwide Eviction Moratorium was first put in place in September, and while it was set to expire at the end of January, it was recently extended until March 31st. In fact, this was one of the first executive orders signed just hours after Biden
Ways to reduce rental fraud
Rental fraud is a growing issue and has become a reason for concern among property owners and tenants alike. While many people are familiar with rental scams that target tenants, what is less talked about but equally as prevalent is renter’s fra
How prevalent is rental fraud for property owners
Many people are aware of rental fraud, in terms of scams against the renters. From foreclosure scams to fake listings, to foreign wire transfers, and beyond. However, what most people aren’t as familiar with, is rental fraud committed by renters
Hacking rental fraud
Watch Ryan Antrim’s NAA presentation to learn more about rental fraud, how prevalent it is to the multifamily industry, and why and how it is committed.
How rental fraud affects apartment communities & residents
In the past several years, there has been a rising concern in fraudulent applications being submitted to property management companies.