Georgia woman bounces from home to home without paying rent
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- Опубликовано: 6 мар 2024
- Court records show a single mother of two has lived in six houses within two years and owes rent in all of them. The question: Is what she's doing a crime?
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How does she keep renting these houses, is she using other peoples Identities. Do the renters do a background check? Whats going on?
Some responsibility is on the landlord to do the background checks. If you do them this type of thing can be avoided in most cases.
and some responsibility is on gov't to prosecute fraud. Why is home fraud a ok with gov't? this is also why evictions for non payment should be started after the first month of non payment and should take no longer than 2 weeks to get 'tenant' out. Anything more than that encourages this kind of fraud. And jail time should be normal for fraud. Also, restitution to the landlords should be normal procedure, garnishing wages etc for lost rent until it's paid off. This will also cut down on a lot of it. @@stldweller
@@stldweller all of that responsibility is on the lessor. All of it. And still, they can zing you-even if they look good on paper.
@@stldweller Responsibility is the wrong word here. Yes, the landlords or property management companies appear inept or incompetent here, but all responsibility here lies with the dead beat, criminal “renter” and politicians/government for not passing and enforcing better laws
That's what I'm saying! Don't let people pay with a check, too!
How do these scammers find so many vacancies and get approved to rent? In my area, it’s so hard to find a place to live.
when you write a fake check, money is no object
This is the exact reason I would never rent out my home. Until these laws change you will get scammers like this
I can't blame you for that. Even Airbnb arrangements have been known to turn into nightmares.
No, any landlord that doesn't carefully screen their tenants deserves to lose. I require a 700 or above credit score, verified references from the past landlord, clean criminal and a job that pays 3x the rent net.
there are plenty of scammer/scummy landlords too!
@@user-oe5ey3ex8bIf someone can afford all that they would just get buy their own home instead of paying someone else's mortgage. Unfortunately, there's a shortage of homes to buy. Thanks hedge funds for buying up all the houses and turning them into single family rentals.
@@silkcitysocialist420 sure is, and they have friends that work in the court system that help them use the judicial system to STEAL your money and think because it is legal that it is not wrong.
Why didn't they show her face so that landlords are aware of who she is
The landlords need to do their due diligence, not convict someone based on a news story.
@@marcushennings9513DAMN, you’re STUPID!!!
She isnt white.
@@marcushennings9513 They still need to know who she is though. Landlords get a bad rep but there are good ones who have done their due diligence and have tried to work with tenants. Bad tenants like her only make life harder for good tenants.
I wonder why Shatia didn't want to show her face😏😏
Try this in Indianapolis, it won't end too well. We have township courts that ONLY handle evictions and they waste no time. A landlord can file on the 15th, you'll be in court within a business week, and on the streets by the end of THAT month. If you refuse to leave the sheriffs will be there to remove you.
😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 FACTS
Georgia is just SWEET!!!
Yes facts all Across America needs these same laws
That's how it should work If I didn't pay for 4 months. I'm evicted
Yea will if they don’t tell you she is not white
@@jimmyebner6015 What does that have to do with anything ?
Imagine getting investigated by the department of family and child services and this is the person they send. She decides if you're a suitable parent to your own children. The government is a joke
Exactly. Meanwhile, she’s not even a suitable parent for her own children moving them place to place that she has no business being there because she’s not paying the rent so she’s basically squatting from place to place and committing fraud.
As rent head towards $3000 a month a lot of strange things will happen.
😂
And it's good for rental market , lots of speculation will slow down
Strange? Call it for what it is. Fraud.
Rent is a function of expenses and profit. Rent goes up because costs go up. If not happy with it. If anyone isn’t happy with it, save and go buy a house.
@@Bobo-uh1bxidk what world you live in but it’s easier said than done
This affects everyone, other renters, and property owners. This woman belongs in prison!!
at the end of the day you landlords are outnumbered and your days of being a 'lord' are almost up :)
HOUSES ARE TO LIVE IN NOT RENT
@@VicHay-hk6nhthem Shatia should buy a house and pay a mortgage She is not special
The child too
Obiden will invite her for dinner at the white house!
don't let a person move-in until the check clears.
@@ericabrown7354good landlord
but sometimes they still don't pay rent after wards, we need a new system!
This is why after our first renter we sold the property. Not gonna go bankrupt over BS
Wow…. 😂😂😂😂😂 she just runs around bouncing checks left and right. She needs to go to jail 😂😂😂😂
The property manager gave her keys without getting cash for rents + deposit. I'm sure he also didn't do thorough bg and credit check, he's in part to blame.
Yep, this is on the property manager.
Exactly, what landlord hands you the keys before receiving the deposit? What's worse is it sounds like the landlord uses a company to manage their rental that definitely should've known better.
He's 100% responsible.
I can't imagine a landlord not waiting until the cheques have been processed and the cash is safely in his account before allowing the tenant to enter the suite.
But these people lie.
This is sad. She makes it harder for people who have truly fallen on hard times
Who lets someone move into their rental home without cashing their check first? The homeowner was asking for trouble.
How does she pass the application process.
She probably started paying because they found out where she works, and scamming like this can be grounds for termination or her wages could be garnished... A lot of employees will let you go before they deal with any types of garnishments...
An employer gets served by the court to garnish an employee's check so they cannot fire the employee without following the court order.
She works for DFAC of all places
I've never heard of it taking 4 to 6 months to get an eviction not in my County
@@allisonhudgins2379 It all depends on the caseload of the courts and any discrepancies in filing the correct paperwork.
@@allisonhudgins2379I expected nothing less than a government job
To think my MIL wanted me to rent out part of my single family home after my husband ( her son ) passed away! No way, I don’t need the money and the thought of having some grifter in my home is terrifying.
I don't blame you for not renting out. In Toronto a landlord may go for more than a year before it brought up to the review board. Many "mom and pop" landlords leaving this business. It hurts the tenants in the long run. In Toronto for every 200 apt. there is only one available, appx. 0.5% availability. A healthy availability rate is between 3-5%. We have a terrible rental crisis in Toronto for this and many other reasons.
She's a scam artist and is teaching her children that it's ok to be an entitled brat. SHAME ON HER.
That's right. She probably does that with vehicles too. Nice car. Let's check off her "reparations." She's compensated. 😀
The government scam all citizens everyday not to mention the rich people using snap and section 8 benefits
Shes beating overpriced rents , shes a hero to many
That's what I'm saying lol. Don't do crimes y'all, but I knew some would be on her side
She’s toilet foam.
The name she "uses" tells you ALMOST everything you need to know....the rest you would learn by looking her straight in the eyes.....
can you clarify exactly what you mean? I'm so confused.
What does this even mean???
The mailbox transition🤣
Quintin Tarantino is directing news segments now.
😂😂Thanks. I'm not alone, lol
@@accuratealloys😅😅😅😅
😂😂
Imagine being a neighbor and seeing some woman in a business suit talk into someone else’s mailbox. 🤣
if your actually feeling sorry for this woman, you've never been a landlord and/or you've never been scammed. It's that simple. Shoutout to all the awesome tenants who are dignified, have self respect and are true to their word. There's nothing to feel sorry for when someone is falsifying documents to scam home owners who are also trying to make a living. Not every rental is a big corporation, some are mothers, fathers, sons and daughters behind them, trying to make the best of what they worked hard for. This story hits home
I've had a lot of bad experiences with landlords due to their greed and arrogance, so I am cheering for this crafty woman and her efforts.
@@lolroek.
everyone is not a potential nest egg. Choice between upkeep, and windfall is a personal one if one can not get both.
Oh boo hoo woe is the landlord. You’re a parasite
@@TechforKingsThat response shows how remedial you are
When will congress address squatters and tenant problems??? This should be CRIMINAL for the theft of a house.
micromanage rich and corporations purchasing 'shelter' basic human needs for portfolio investment not humans trying to shelter their families. Sheltering individuals on the make will eventually be noticed, especially when homeowners do their homework, otherwise scammers met a scammer.
They should go back to 1619 when Yao came here and stole our land and did not honor the treaties set! Alllll y’all owe us rent! Residential, commercial, corporate and government was supposed to pay the indigenous black, REAL Indian rent!!! We want our money or get off ur land!!! The ⚫️ man and woman is the original man and woman on, EVERY continent! EVERYWHERE!!!! YOU ARE THE ORIGINAL! IlLlegal immigrant!!!!!
They should go back to 1619 when Yao came here and stole our land and did not honor the treaties set! Alllll y’all owe us rent! Residential, commercial, corporate and government was supposed to pay the indigenous black, REAL Indian rent!!! We want our money or get off ur land!!! The ⚫️ man and woman is the original man and woman on, EVERY continent! EVERYWHERE!!!! YOU ARE THE ORIGINAL! Llegal immigrant!!!!!
It should be up to the States, but yes, it is long overdue. Some states like California won't change.
@@AD59669 SHOULD BE RETROACTIVE TO 1619!!! Y’all are the first !llegal immies
I desperately need a house for my family. 🥺 I'd pay that rent so quick!
Same ❤
what? You would pay her rent for her? What?
The fact that it is now the norm for people to rent houses when they could buy these houses a few years ago says a lot.
They don't want you to own anything. It's all rent, rent, rent. So much greed in the real estate market.
Yup. I am renting now for few years my first apartment but I am working on owning land and building debt free home no mortgage I'll pay with my own money I want to get out of debt and live worry free
@@NoFaceNoCase901maybe stop being broke?? Get a better job and stop complaining
@@alexarzamendi9475 roflol.......thats what you want to say...roflol...your such a peach....smooche
@@alexarzamendi9475 ohhhhh one last thing, where do I work at? ROFLOL...toodles
Yeah. Along with that greed, redilining....gentrification....gerrymandering......oh and the big corporations now allowed to own "our " piece of the American 🥧
This is really sad for everyone involved.
sad for everyone but Shatille. She got a wakeup call when the journalist showed up at her car. Maybe she'll stop squatting and pay rent.
@@Cassie00111 there was a journalist in my city that did stories like this, and she got a wake-up call to, she's no longer on the news.
and society too.
@@NoFaceNoCase901 rachet journalists be twerkin it, no?!😂😂😂
How does she keep getting approved for rental properties with evictions and non payment on her record??? I’m confused with all the nonsense we have to go through to get approved for a rental property, how did they not see this?
Fr. She got some finesse.
Most definitely need to have these laws changed. This woman should be jailed. No question. No excuses.
How is she still hired and working for DFACS?👀
Why do she needs to loose her job for struggling??????
@@NoFaceNoCase901 That’s a State Government job, and it’s in Georgia! Having lived in Atlanta on/off nearly 20 years, it’s very hard to work for the government. You have to pass a rigorous background check. The fact that her behavior and actions are criminal juxtaposed the fact she works with DFACS and its demographics, deems her unqualified for this position struggling or not. You can’t uphold the highest standards on the job and then in private life abusing and committing fraud📚💯.
...and watch people that think like you start calling this lady job trying to get her fired and if successful the cycle will start again....that's the real shame....
@@NoFaceNoCase901 Didn’t your azz contact me, bothered me and ask me a damn question? I gave you MY answer! F…U; I’m out. Don’t contact me again 💯
Now its s crime to be poor!!!
WTF
The renter is CEO of Howe Dewey Cheatum.
Also the founder of Dewey Cheatum & Howe.
Best comment! 😀
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
😢😢😢😢😢 ok
If true, that’d be disgusting… a well dressed person but low moral character…
😂😂😂
We had some lowlifes do this to us and moved out in the middle of the night owing us over $5000 and then they returned 2 weeks later and kicked in the back door and cut out all the copper piping out of our basement. We wound up losing the house.
Landlord's MUST do background checks on potential Tennant's. The easiest way to determine if you have an applicant who supplies information on residency over the past 5 year's and there is one discrepancy or unverifiable piece of information don't rent to them. Ask for their current address and see if identification they have matches. If it doesn't there's a reason.
Georgia doesn't seem to take housing matters serious at all. How can they not be a criminal matter?
but fraud is a criminal matter.... so is identity theft.... so is check fraud for bounced checks. Why is this criminal not being prosecuted? These governments are purposely not supporting property owners. So expect rents to go way up to cover this nonsense. @@NoFaceNoCase901
These are independent owners, not the state of Georgia.
This story should be about the courts who let these people get away with not paying… not the people who take advantage of the system.
Since pro tenants are buying time through the court, why can’t landlords do the same?? Hire a bouncer, and kick out this well-dressed low life tenant…. Fight it out in court in 6-8 months, but at least you’ll be collecting rent from a new tenant in the meantime…
Not a bouncer 😂😂😂
This is why I don't own rental property...no way.
All Rental Properties Should be Inspected before the Landlord allowes Someone too Move in.
Always get certified funds for people that have bad credit and prior evictions.
If the check bounced, you have her on felony check fraud. What's the problem? Also, never EVER accept a personal check for move-in day. Whatchu thinkin"?
Funds for first, last and security deposit have to clear before move in day.
maybe now need to get 6 mo in advance each 6 mos. @@user-oe5ey3ex8b
Exactly so stop letting them play victim. They are looking like idiots here
@@user-oe5ey3ex8b I accept cashier's check, money order, or cash as I'm handing them the keys.
The landlords should have checked the sources better. Who accepts a hand printed letter from an adult? also, where were the job checks? This woman belongs in prison and her kids taken away. It's ridiculous that this is not a crime .
Shaniqua knows how to play the system. She doesn’t know how to work and be a productive member of society. But scamming? Shaniqua is a pro.
I knew when her name was mentioned what kind of person was responsible or in her case irresponsible
Why am I not surprised?
Is she the same woman who is counting the ballots for Fulton county?
"Shuh-Tee-Uhl"
What could go wrong with a name like that? 🤔
The COURTS making it So Easy since COVID 19
Certified check, cash, money order or money transfer before they get them keys and the lease! Never a personal check.
Nope. Greed..corporate greed. Inflated pricing not in line with what wages pay is the issue. This person would less likely be doing this if housing was affordable ...their actions doesn't excuse the ridiculous costs they charge others smh
Is this not considered an eviction?? Shouldnt this show up on her record?
What was the point in talking into the mailbox?
Blah Blah Blah Where is her picture? It is a broken reporter
Of course all this fraud must be added to the rent of any house. If gov't will not prosecute and jail these criminals, then rent must go up to cover the thousands lost due to this. If evictions take longer than two weeks, rent must go up to cover loses. LIkewise, if insurance and property taxes go up, rent must go up to cover it.
The real crime is how much these jerks are trying to get for rent.
Something about this whole article this whole story doesn't seem right🤔🧐
There's always three sides to a story. Plus a really short segment. I am not justifying what she's doing but you never know someone's financial situation. It's unfortunate for these landlords but most have themselves to blame. I would not have admitted during an interview that I let someone move in before receiving $$$ for the deposit. That rental mgmt company may lose some business.
This woman found a loophole and is abusing it just like squatters. If you want something done about it, then go down to the state capitol and tell your state Congress to start addressing things that truly matter instead of these continuingly getting pushed down the to-do list and bringing up other stuff just for political points.
People like that deserve to be in prison for a few years !!! She works for the system and knows how to use it to her advantage. When a person skips out of paying rent on more than 3 places within 3 years. They should get a minimum 5 years sentence in prison. It’s not like she didn’t have an income and couldn’t pay. She straight out didn’t want to pay.
Why are they acting like she's the only one😂
As a renter , THIS PISSES me off.
I have always been a long term renter when I've rented.
I have EXCELLENT references!!
I have rented 4 places (counting where I live now)
2 places from same landlord ( I moved into a house out of an apartment)
Unfortunately, even with my rental history...I can't find any place else to rent (at this time) because NO one allows animals anymore.
Once again its because of someone else's actions that I am being punished.
We need a database of Good Renters
As well as a database of Slumlords
People like this ruining it for everyone with less than perfect credit who really do need a chance and WILL pay rent. Shame on her.
I'm not comfortable putting people in jail for not being able to pay their bills.
This is not someone who can't pay their bills. This is an organized criminal mind. If you have the time and the organizational skills to pull this shit off time and again, pick your marks, spin your tale, get falsified notarized letters, etc, then guess what: You have the time and the skills to work and make money. THIS is her work. And did you miss the part at the end where she started paying her rent after confronted? An overabundance of well intentioned soft heartedness has enabled every crook, thug and scam artist out there and we're now living in chaos. When TF does your heart get smart? It's now time for tough love and consequences.
I don't care about your comfort level.
Exactly
Those people are always scamming.
You mean those related to madoff and Trump!!
Madoff scammed millions. This woman wasn't that smart and only did chump change scams. She is likely also getting her reparations from welfare and snap. If she needs more money she'll just drop another fatherless baby.
You’re people specialize in wire fraud, money laundering and most white collar crimes.
@@tford17 I think Steve is referring to the 13% of the population that is responsible for 62% of crime.
@@tford17 Who exactly did Trump scam?
Investors and landlord raising rents mortgages shy high is what's causing people to do these things!
Greed causing all this misery!
I looked up Squatter’s rights online. Those laws are very historical. Contact your state Senators and Representatives often and ask family members and friends to do the same. All states need to revoke squatter’s rights!!
Sorry I think it's laziness Not wanting to work more than 1 job to.pay bills
Maybe they have to raise the rent to cover for deadbeats?
Squatter’s rights go back to the early years of our nation. I looked it up online. Tennessee does not have Squatter’s rights. More states need to pass a law against squatting! It is a horrible idea!
Well, my son was a landlord. People left garbage on the places and in the houses. He would often have to make serious repairs. Holes in the walls. Stopped up plumbing. You name it. It costs money to do that. The cost of living has gone up very high! Landlords have to make a living too. When I buy groceries I have to leave off things that have gotten too high! Our national debt is through the sky. Mr. Biden is going to raise taxes to pay for that. There are ample reasons for it.
A cousin of mines thought she got away with not paying her last few months of rent found out the hard way, the courts garnished her pay check.
I don't understand how situations like this and squatting aren't considered grand larceny? If you break into a house and leave you get arrested in a heartbeat.
A mother, son and 2 daughters. Children were in their teens. Squatted in a vacant property for 4 days. Took the police to get them out. It’s not safe to have a vacant property anymore. This is crazy
Georgia has a lot of housing issues.
Last time I rented I had a background check, an employment verification check, a bank check, income verification check, and my credit score pulled. What is going on here??
Sounds like she didn't do anything but Shatia 💩 on these landlords.
😂😂😂
Why don't y'all do a investigation on the people that do pay rent and the landlord won't fix anything. And the courts protect them
Exactly
If this is done intentionally and they are writing bad checks intentionally it is fraud. So why is law enforcement not arresting these people.
Recently, I saw one person complaining about a landlord, wanting three months rent upfront a background check in credit check and $1000 security deposit. Well this is why! There’s no way in hell I would ever rent to anyone.
And then they are trashing the homes terribly destroying property!
If she don’t get her stuff together she will be living a hard life . House to house ? That must be stressful.
This non-paying renter is one of the reasons why there's a housing crisis. Since the government barely protects the landlords, landlords just stop or quit being landlords. A national database needs to be in place for repeat non-payers so landlords can decide if they want to take the risk or not.
Hilarious. I am a landlord and have been duped once. It was my fault for being a sucker and it cost me $4200. Now? You need:
1. paystubs
2. bank statement
3. credit check
4. first, last and current rent
5. references
Without it, you don’t rent my house. Have never been duped again 19 years later.
The PM should never allow someone to occupy wothout the checks clearing. 27 years of experience? LOL
I'm a retired 20 year Realtor and Real Estate Investor. I know the law. However, I would tell that tenant that she would be leaving my property even if she's rolled out of there by Paramedics OR a Funeral Director. Several years ago I only had to ask 3 tenants (all men) renting rooms in my home to leave due to the use of drugs or some other serious violation. My Rottweiler and I escorted them to the door with their personal belongings and that is the end of the story. LOL!!! Moma doesn't play that game. SOME ONE NEEDS TO CALL CPS ON HER BECAUSE HER CHILDREN NEED TO BE PROTECTED!!!
That's Illegal.
Entitlement culture
Maybe? if your State or city fixes the cost of renting you wouldn't be going through with this issue?
Fixes? You mean communism? Telling business owners how much money they can make? Move to China or Cuba for that garbage.
The next story should be how realtors are scamming the tenants
As a landlord, I went through the same thing with a tenant. I did a full background check, got first and last upfront but within 5 months the excuses started. This lady "lost" 5 jobs in a few months, didnt follow any payment agreements, and substantial water bills were left on the property.
Don't landlords do background checks or screening before they rent?
Let's not forget the government for suspending all evictions just so these deadbeats can have an excuse not to pay their rent for a couple years and still bounce without paying
I dont understand, any good landlord does a background check and a credit check. Doesn't this negative info appear in the searches.? Why was she allowed to move in before the first check cleared.? It sounds like the management company didn't do the proper checks.
If I did I’ll be locked up & sent to prison 💯
So everyone i ever rented from did a background check of the previous rentals and if they didn't pay there rent they couldn't move in PERIOD
Really big houses 🏠!!!! And to never pay 💰
I’m still shocked that she works to protect children. Meanwhile, she’s not protecting her own children. She’s actually neglecting them
Truth is it’s hard out here, rent so high and life is tough!
My best friend growing up mom used to this. She stayed in NO LIE over 7-8 homes since 2014
and no one is surprised. and they want reparations
Unfortunately rent is too high so this is going to continue.
this is what's making rent so high. Will always add in costs to rent even if it is due to fraud.
This is so sad for Honest people that are trying to find a house to rent,
Same as a squatter , and should be jail time and kids taken away. It's sickening to see people getting away with this
She’s bold as hell
I am glad it is getting harder due to bad actors. If the politicians don't protect landlords, it will get worse. It is the tipping point. Fewer rentals due to bad criminal tenants, means higher rents, and fewer mom and pop landlords. Take "affordable" out of the equation.
??? That sounds horrible
Landlord here : I rent ONLY WITH ( month to month ) leases - which ARE LEGAL.
It not only protects me - but also protects the renter as well. Meaning I can kick out a non paying renter in 30 days. And they can leave within 30 days as well.
This is insanity.
I owned a personal care home many years ago. I understand the issue. I was virtually put out of business. The requirements from the state make it impossible to stay in business.
This is why I would NEVER be a landlord!
SADLY every time I see a squatter it's someone from the community full of PRIDE AND Glory doing this. EMBARRASING!!
Scamming is on another level in Georgia. They need to get their ish together there.