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L.A. Woman Behind Multimillion-Dollar Liens Arrested on False-Document Charges
local-news1 month ago

L.A. Woman Behind Multimillion-Dollar Liens Arrested on False-Document Charges

Rita Ortiz was arrested in Los Angeles on 25 counts of filing false or forged documents after allegedly placing multimillion-dollar liens on homeowners (including Benedict Canyon Drive) for services not provided. She is being held on $700,000 bail. LAPD says Ortiz is not licensed to provide real estate services and the investigation is ongoing.

Beverly Hills businesswoman evicted amid multimillion-dollar home lien claims
local1 month ago

Beverly Hills businesswoman evicted amid multimillion-dollar home lien claims

Rita Ortiz, the registered agent of Ortiz Consulting LLC, was evicted by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies from a Glendon Avenue home after homeowners accused her of recording 35 mechanics liens totaling more than $500 million since 2023; many homeowners say they never contracted with her, and LAPD says some liens are under active investigation.