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Fraudulent Tenant Help

Jeremy Ackerman
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I am new to being a landlord. For reference, I own two single family homes and a duplex that I rent. Recently, I found out one of my tenants applied using a fake identity. This person is also violating the lease by having an extra person and a dog live with them. Is there an easy way to terminate the lease and evict them?

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Begin the eviction process as soon as possible—delays can make it more difficult. Once the tenant is out, strengthen your screening process to avoid similar issues in the future.

Choose a screening company that includes ID verification to confirm applicants' identities, with some now incorporating facial recognition technology for added security.

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