The first one definitely sounds like fraud.

For example, fraud convictions may be a concern but a DWI may not be.

Landlords can ask for identity documents and institute credit checks to ensure ability to pay rent.

Tenant(s) Government Issued ID: typically, this will be a driver’s license to prove the identity of the tenant(s).

@Todd Pultz I'm sure the lawyers will get into the details, and it's not fraud if he actually fell, but I do feel like this is either very coincidental timing or he approached a lawyer as soon as I told him he had to catch up on his late rent and I will raise the rents next year. 

@Rob Saxelby because of fraud concerns, you should also ask the seller to personally sign Reps & Warrants to be liable for any potential fraud.There's a big case going on about this in Michigan with some NY investors, where income was inflated via falsified rent ledgers and expenses were lowered via falsified P&L's.

Furthermore, comparing the CAP rates of two identical properties, one in NYC and the other in Auston Texas, is meaningless.

Have an attorney send a demand to drop lien in lue of further legal action including a criminal fraud case.thanks, Matt

I used Wells Fargo identity theft protection and submitted their dispute form for 12.99/month for 6 months, brought my score from 660 to 740 by removing incorrect info.

Then look to the legal requirements to conduct business, consider how things like fraud and torts come about, how liability can become an issue.Not saying that keeping your ownership quiet is wrong, but is it always appropriate?