Justice Department announces settlement with nation’s largest landlord over rent pricing algorithm
WASHINGTON, DC – The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division has reached a proposed settlement with Greystar Management Services LLC, the largest residential landlord in the United States, to resolve claims that it participated…
Landlord sentenced to 35 years for fatal D.C. fire that killed child and adult tenant
A District of Columbia man was sentenced Friday to more than 35 years in prison for a 2019 row house fire that killed two tenants, including a 10-year-old boy, after he ignored…
Jackson Township extends landlord registration deadline to February 28th
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township officials have extended the deadline for landlords to renew their registrations and complete lead-based paint (LBP) requirements, if applicable, until Feb. 28, 2025. The township will update…
State College landlord settles lawsuit over withheld security deposits, unsafe housing
HARRISBURG, PA — A State College landlord accused of withholding security deposits and providing unsafe living conditions has reached a settlement with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. Rodney Hendricks, doing business as…
Flushing squatter ‘landlord’ flushed could soon find temporary housing arrangement in prison
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Flushing man accused of illegally occupying a single-family home and renting out rooms to others has pleaded guilty to a felony and faces two years in prison, the…
Hampton landlord sentenced to 17 years for using black tennants’ names for COVID-19 relief fraud
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Hampton landlord who engaged in a scheme of racial harassment, fraud, and abuse targeting low-income minority tenants was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in federal prison, according…
Pennsylvania Reaches Settlement With Butler Landlord for Unlawful Debt Collection Practices
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Michelle Henry has secured a $50,000 settlement with A.R. Building Company, Inc., a Butler County-based landlord, in response to allegations of unlawful billing, leasing, and debt collection…
Landlord Accused of Tearing Down Statue At Jackson Crossing
JACKSON, NJ—The new landlord of the Jackson Crossing Shopping Plaza is under fire after a resident claims the owner recently removed a statue that stood in a fountain, allegedly for religious reasons.…
Landlord Charged for Shooting Tenant’s Cat While They Were on Vacation
MORGANTON, NC — Dustin Timothy McCormack, a 37-year-old landlord from Morganton, North Carolina, faces serious charges after allegedly entering his tenants’ home unlawfully and shooting their pet. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office…
Harassing Missouri Landlord Sued by Feds
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Justice Department has initiated legal action against Jimmie Bell, a Springfield, Missouri landlord, accusing him of sexually harassing female tenants, a violation of the Fair Housing Act. Filed…
Buffalo Landlord Sentenced for Multiple Health Violations
BUFFALO, NY – Carrie A. Preischel, a 41-year-old from Boston, received a sentence of a one-year conditional discharge and 100 hours of community service. Buffalo City Court Judge JaHarr Pridgen issued the…
New York City Landlord Charged for Murdering Three Inside Tenants’ Apartment
Queens, NY — District Attorney Melinda Katz announced charges against David Daniel for the triple homicide of two tenants and his girlfriend in St. Albans, Queens. Daniel, 54, turned himself in following…
Brooklyn Landlord Charged with Attempted Murder After Setting Building on Fire to Evict Tenants
BROOKLYN, NY — A landlord has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after allegedly setting a fire in a Brooklyn apartment building over a rent dispute. Rafiqul Islam, 66, also…
Landlord Loses Case After Violating Deployed Servicemember’s Civil Rights
NEWARK, NJ – JAG Management Company LLC has agreed to pay $61,581 to settle allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for…
Montgomery County Landlord Pays $90,458 to Settle Section 8 Overcharging Allegations
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Local property owner David Krmpotich will pay $90,458 to settle government allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The United States Attorney’s Office accuses Krmpotich of overcharging a low-income…
Apartment Landlord Scammer Arrested After Bilking Victims Out of $48,000 in Bogus Deposits
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Police Department is alerting the community about an apartment rental scam that has defrauded multiple residents. Eridelbi Placencia, a 32-year-old resident of Perth Amboy, is…
AG Settles Case with State College Landlord Who Broke the Rules
STATE COLLEGE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry reached a settlement with Legacy Realty & Property Management, LLC, a State College landlord accused of charging unlawful administrative fees on security deposits. The…
Landlord Arrested for Pulling Gun During Dispute with Tenant
Landlord Arrested for Brandishing Firearm During Dispute in Cumberland CUMBERLAND, MD – An unsettling dispute between a tenant and his landlord led to the arrest of the landlord after he brandished a…
Pennsylvania Landlord Fined for Discrimination Against Black Family
HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement reached with a Shippensburg landlord, John Timothy Gruver, and his associates, who were accused of discriminating against a Black family. The…
New Jersey Landlord and Realtor Charged with Disability Discrimination
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently charged Serrot Management LLC, a property owner in Maplewood, New Jersey, and its realtor with violating the Fair…
NYC Police arrest gunman who shot 29-year-old woman, landlord over eviction
Brooklyn, NY – The New York City Police Department has announced an arrest in connection to the death of Danielle Parker, a 29-year-old female who was shot in front of 715 Dumont…