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In Schiff’s case, the allegations date back to 2003, when he purchased property in Maryland while serving in Congress. Documents indicate that from 2009 to 2012, Schiff claimed this Maryland residence as his primary home for mortgage purposes while simultaneously benefiting from significant tax reductions on his California home. His campaign spokesperson has argued that Schiff was merely distinguishing between his residences for loan purposes, insisting that both properties were occupied throughout the year. However, this raises pertinent questions about the legality and ethics of his claims.