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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
R.j. Rico

Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion

Immigration Landlord Subpoenas - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Immigration authorities are demanding that landlords turn over leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, identification cards and other information on their tenants, a sign that the Trump administration is targeting them to assist in its drive for mass deportations.

Eric Teusink, an Atlanta-area real estate attorney, said several clients recently received subpoenas asking for entire files on tenants. A rental application can include work history, marital status and family relationships.

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