Squatter With Fake Lease in Maryland | Charleston News

A Maryland homeowner preparing to sell their $485K fixer-upper was blindsided when a stranger—Germarcco Trayham, a 45-year-old with a violent criminal past—moved in. Despite showing a fake lease (unverifiable by police), neighbors spotted him with a woman and child, plus a white Mercedes, raising red flags. The real owner, already wary of squatters, confronted the situation during a showing, triggering a police response. Trayham denied involvement but refused to speak to reporters, while a neighbor’s photo confirmed the car leaving. As Maryland prepares to crack down on fake leases with a new law launching October 1, this homeowner’s nightmare is unfolding right now—highlighting the growing threat to property rights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b7fe85d68fa4323