Michael Stuart

Michael Stuart, USAF Veteran, Realtor, Microsoft Solutions Architect, and former CEO of AssetWorks Inc., brings unmatched insight at the intersection of housing, technology, and federal programs—exposing systemic abuses by corporate landlords and rent-tech platforms like RealPage and BILT.

Inside the Dallas Case challenging a Wall Street Landlord

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This is a landlord-tenant dispute in Dallas civil court where a disabled U.S. Air Force veteran, acting as his own attorney, is suing one of the world’s largest landlords, Brookfield Properties, for a pattern of billing harassment, fraud, and illegal retaliation. Case Review Video with Tenant Qualifications The Plaintiff: Michael Stuart: a disabled veteran residing … Read more

What is Corporate Landlord Abuse?

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Corporate landlord abuse refers to harmful, exploitative, or unlawful practices by large, investor-owned property management firms that control thousands of housing units. Aggressive evictions: Filing cases for minor infractions or late payments to clear units for higher rents. Unlawful rent increases: Inflating rents or adding hidden fees beyond legal limits. Deceptive practices: Using intimidation or … Read more

Wall Street Landlords and the Future of Affordable Housing

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Why accountability matters as private capital meets public subsidy Wall Street–backed landlords now control a rising share of America’s rental housing, including thousands of units supported by the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program. This shift brings both opportunity and risk. HUD has modernized its approach—combining Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), mortgage insurance, and direct rental … Read more