Former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff is under scrutiny following allegations that he misrepresented the status of his residences in California and Maryland over two decades.

Recent findings indicate Schiff declared both properties as his “principal residence” on various mortgage and election filings, prompting questions about potential mortgage fraud.

According to documents reviewed by Just the News, as of October 14, Schiff has consistently claimed both homes as his primary residence.

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This contradicts federal regulations that allow individuals to designate only one home as their principal residence.

The allegations have raised concerns about Schiff’s eligibility for financial benefits, including lower mortgage interest rates and tax advantages.

The investigation reveals that Schiff made these conflicting claims on multiple occasions. He declared his Maryland home as his “principal residence” while simultaneously stating that his California property was his primary home.

Specifically, documents from 2009, 2011, and 2013 show that Schiff refinanced his Maryland home while asserting that his Burbank condo was also his primary residence.

Christine Bish, a Sacramento-based real estate investigator running for Congress as a Republican, first identified these inconsistencies. Bish has since filed an ethics complaint against Schiff, which has been independently confirmed by Just the News.

The turning point in this situation occurred in 2020 when Schiff altered the designation of his Maryland residence to a secondary home, which Bish interprets as an admission that his previous declarations may constitute a pattern of mortgage fraud.

Legal experts, including retired FBI supervisory special agent Jeff Danik, have stated that these allegations carry serious implications. “These are serious, documented allegations which carry significant criminal penalties if substantiated,” Danik said.

Schiff’s political career has long been marked by contention, particularly due to his role in promoting theories of Russian collusion involving former President Donald Trump.

Schiff’s assertions, which were based on discredited information, faced significant backlash when a Justice Department investigation found no evidence supporting the claims.

The fallout from these revelations may affect Schiff’s credibility as the FBI considers investigating his mortgage claims. Retired U.S. Attorney Bud Cummins remarked, “Schiff has lied to the American people more times than I can count, so it would come as no surprise to learn he misled his bank.”

While some of the allegations against Schiff date back over a decade, legal experts suggest that ongoing claims of fraud could still be actionable due to Maryland’s statute of limitations on mortgage fraud, which starts upon the discovery of the alleged fraud.

Bish’s complaint raises further concerns regarding potential tax fraud linked to Schiff’s residency discrepancies, suggesting that congressional subpoenas may be necessary to investigate the full extent of his alleged misconduct.

Documentation shows that Schiff and his wife, Eva, purchased their Burbank home years prior to moving to Maryland.

After selling their California property in May 2003, they bought a home in Potomac, Maryland, which they declared as their principal residence.

However, subsequent voter registrations indicated Schiff was still registered to vote in California, using a rental address in Burbank.

In 2009, while refinancing their Maryland home, the Schiffs again confirmed it as their principal residence.

However, shortly thereafter, they purchased a condo in Burbank and registered it as their residence, creating further contradictions in their claims.

The scrutiny surrounding Schiff is not isolated. Similar cases have emerged in recent years, with public officials facing consequences for fraudulent claims regarding residency.

For example, former Baltimore State Attorney Marilyn Mosby pleaded guilty to mortgage fraud, and several politicians have been charged with various forms of financial misconduct related to residency claims.

The ongoing developments surrounding Adam Schiff’s residency claims raise significant questions about ethics and accountability in politics.

As calls for investigations grow, the implications of these findings could reverberate through the political landscape, particularly in light of upcoming elections.