Disclaimer: This article summarizes a press release issued by ShowMojo and Tenant Turner, two of the parties to the case. It is third-party reported information and should not be taken as confirmed news or as an independent account of the facts. The descriptions of allegations, findings and next steps below are the parties’ own statements. RentEngine has not been found liable, and the underlying claims have not been decided. This article is not legal advice.
3 Key Takeaways
- According to a September 30, 2026 announcement from ShowMojo and Tenant Turner, a federal court in Florida ordered ShowMojo’s claims against RentEngine to proceed in arbitration and stayed Tenant Turner’s claims in federal court.
- The announcement states that, in deciding the arbitration question, the court found RentEngine obtained access to ShowMojo through “fraud in the factum.”
- The announcement also states that liability and damages have not yet been decided, and that a preliminary injunction entered in August 2025 remains in place.
On September 30, 2026, ShowMojo, LLC and Tenant Turner, Inc. issued a press release about a September 15, 2026 order in their lawsuit against Threshold Technology, LLC, which does business as RentEngine, and its CEO, Alexander Stringfellow. This article summarizes what that announcement says. It does not add analysis or opinion, and it does not include a statement from RentEngine.
The parties
ShowMojo and Tenant Turner describe themselves as providers of leasing and showing software for property managers across the United States. RentEngine is described in the announcement as a direct competitor.
The case is ShowMojo, LLC and Tenant Turner, Inc. v. Threshold Technology, LLC d/b/a RentEngine and Alexander Stringfellow, Case No. 1:25-cv-22939-RKA, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The announcement states that the complaint and the court’s order are publicly available through the federal PACER system.
What the announcement says was alleged
According to the announcement, ShowMojo and Tenant Turner filed suit in May 2025 after concluding that RentEngine had fraudulently obtained access to password-protected portions of both platforms.
The announcement states that the companies allege RentEngine instructed certain customers to create RentEngine-controlled user accounts within their existing accounts, and then used those accounts to access password-protected portions of the platforms for competitive purposes.
The announcement also states that the companies’ investigation has not identified instances of RentEngine gaining access to other customers’ account data.
These are allegations made by ShowMojo and Tenant Turner. They have not been decided.
Timeline, as stated in the announcement
May 2025: ShowMojo and Tenant Turner file suit against RentEngine and its CEO.
August 2025: The court enters a preliminary injunction prohibiting RentEngine from directly or indirectly accessing password-protected areas of the ShowMojo and Tenant Turner platforms.
September 15, 2026: The court issues an order on RentEngine’s motion to compel arbitration.
September 30, 2026: ShowMojo and Tenant Turner publicly announce the order.
What the announcement says the court ordered
According to the announcement, the court ruled on RentEngine’s motion to compel arbitration as follows:
ShowMojo’s claims, including liability and damages, are to proceed in arbitration.
Tenant Turner’s claims are stayed in federal court.
The announcement states that, in deciding the motion, the court ruled that RentEngine had obtained access to ShowMojo through “fraud in the factum,” in that RentEngine obtained ShowMojo’s assent deceptively by posing as an ordinary user when it was in fact a competitor.
The announcement also states that the court’s findings were made for purposes of deciding the arbitration question, and that the underlying claims, including liability and damages, have not yet been decided.
What the term “fraud in the factum” refers to
“Fraud in the factum” is a general legal term that refers to deception about the nature of an agreement itself, or about who is entering into it. In this case, the announcement describes the finding as relating to how RentEngine came to agree to ShowMojo’s terms. Readers who want the court’s exact reasoning should consult the order itself through PACER.
What has and has not been decided, according to the announcement
Stated as decided:
ShowMojo’s claims will proceed in arbitration.
Tenant Turner’s claims are stayed in federal court pending the arbitration.
The preliminary injunction entered in August 2025 remains in place.
Stated as not yet decided:
Liability on the underlying claims.
Damages.
What the announcement says happens next
According to the announcement, ShowMojo will present the evidence supporting its claims in arbitration and seek all available remedies. Tenant Turner’s claims remain pending in federal court and are stayed pending the results of the arbitration. The court’s preliminary injunction remains in place.
Source
ShowMojo and Tenant Turner, “Federal Court Rules RentEngine Gained Access to ShowMojo and Tenant Turner Leasing Platforms Through ‘Fraud in the Factum,’” GlobeNewswire, September 30, 2026: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/30/3372122/0/en/federal-court-rules-rentengine-gained-access-to-showmojo-and-tenant-turner-leasing-platforms-through-fraud-in-the-factum.html
Court record: Case No. 1:25-cv-22939-RKA (S.D. Fla.), available through PACER.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ShowMojo and Tenant Turner v. RentEngine case about?
According to ShowMojo and Tenant Turner, the companies allege that RentEngine fraudulently obtained access to password-protected portions of their platforms by having RentEngine-controlled user accounts created inside existing customer accounts. These are allegations and have not been decided.
What did the court decide in September 2026?
According to the companies’ announcement, on September 15, 2026 the court ordered ShowMojo’s claims to proceed in arbitration and stayed Tenant Turner’s claims in federal court. The announcement states that the court found RentEngine obtained access to ShowMojo through “fraud in the factum” in deciding that arbitration question.
Was RentEngine found liable?
No. The announcement states that the court’s findings were made to decide the arbitration question and that liability and damages have not yet been decided.
Is the injunction against RentEngine still in effect?
According to the announcement, the preliminary injunction entered in August 2025, which prohibits RentEngine from directly or indirectly accessing password-protected areas of the ShowMojo and Tenant Turner platforms, remains in place.
Did the companies say customer data was accessed?
The announcement states that the companies’ investigation has not identified instances of RentEngine gaining access to other customers’ account data.
Where can I read the court documents?
The announcement states that the complaint and the court’s order are publicly available through the federal PACER system under Case No. 1:25-cv-22939-RKA (S.D. Fla.).
Is this information independently confirmed?
No. This article summarizes a press release from two of the parties to the case. It should be read as third-party reported information, not as confirmed news or an independent account.
