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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
How many tenants verify that the landlord who signs the lease is actually the property owner or an authorized agent? There are scammers who find a vacant house and advertise it for rent. Then, they show the house to a tenant, provide a fraudulent lease, and collect a security deposit. The tenant then becomes an unwitting squatter. Easy money for the scammer, but a huge problem for the tenant and the owner.
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This....I totally agree with. Unfortunately two victims (owner, unsuspecting tenant). This is where the waters get murky, the bureaucracy kicks in and reconciliation appears lost.