Senate panel hears bill to make counterfeit leases a felony after spate of squatting cases Senate Bill 82 would add counterfeit leases and rental agreements involving real property to Maryland's felony code, sponsors say it closes a gap that has left homeowners with only misdemeanor remedies; industry groups and homeowners testified in support while committee members sought drafting clarifications.

Maryland is taking a stand against rental fraud with a new bill that could turn counterfeit leases into a felony—could this be the game-changer homeowners have been waiting for?

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Renters Are Conning Their Way Into Luxury Apartments Atlanta, where up to half of rental applications contain fraudulent information, is the epicenter of a national surge in these scams.

🏠 APARTMENT FRAUD ALERT: The DARK Side of Luxury Rentals! 💥

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Rental fraud warning for young people as millions lost to criminal gangs
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of reports of rental fraud are accounted for by 18 to 39 year olds, according to figures released by the Home Office
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What’s rental fraud and what are the signs?
As demand for properties soars, so does the risk of falling victim to rental fraud.
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