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A surge in leasing application fraud, involving identity theft and fake documents, is complicating the rental process, increasing costs for landlords, and potentially making it harder for honest tenants to find housing, all amid a broader housing affordability crisis.
A lawsuit has been filed against JWB Property Management and JWB Real Estate Capital, accusing them of racial discrimination in their tenant screening process. The lawsuit alleges that the companies' reliance on tenant-screening algorithms disproportionately affects Black rental applicants. The plaintiffs claim that JWB violated the Fair Housing Act by rejecting their applications based on eviction filings, even if they were made in error or against a different person with a similar name. The companies deny the allegations and argue that they have legitimate reasons for their leasing policies. The plaintiffs are seeking refunds for their application fees and a jury trial.