White Pine Property Management Closure Impacts

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July 24, 2017
Over the last several weeks the City of Moscow began receiving calls from citizens regarding their business dealings with White Pine Property Management. As more information was gathered, the scope and complexity of the situation became more apparent as it involves property owners, renters, and service providers.  
 
To date, the estimated dollar amount involved in the case exceeds $200,000 and White Pine Property Management has gone out of business. Because of the complexity and volume of calls, the Moscow Police Department requested the assistance of Idaho State Police Investigations in conducting an investigation into the business practices of White Pine Property Management. The Idaho State Police will lead the investigation with assistance from the Moscow Police Department.  Anyone who has used White Pine Property Management and feels they were the victim of a theft or fraud is encouraged to contact the Moscow Police Department at 208.882.2677 to file an initial police report.
 
City staff is also working with property owners and management companies regarding utility billing accounts that have been neglected.  Any utility billing or account questions can be directed to the City’s Utility Billing Division at 208.883.7043. 
 
The City has been informed that other area property management firms have been contracted with for management services and include the following:
 
Welcome Home Property Management 208-882-8391
Heritage Realty at 509-334-4663
Team Idaho at 208-882-9500 
Alliance Home Management at 208-874-7403 
 
Some rental owners have opted to manage their investments themselves.  To determine the property owners for those properties not being managed by those above, the County Assessor’s office can provide additional contact information at 208.883.5710.
 
The Chamber of Commerce is providing referral assistance to students who need to find different housing.
 
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Contact:
Jen Pfiffner, Assistant City Supervisor
jpfiffner@ci.moscow.id.us, 208.883.7123