Before they even agree to rent the property to you? Do I have to legally give them the social security numbers of my 3 children? I live in Pennsylvania.
2006-06-09 09:30:17 · 8 answers · asked by selene1212 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
As a property owner renting out his/her property or the property he/she manages, he/she can ask for anything they want as long as it doesn't violate fair housing laws (if they apply). You, however, can disclose or provide any information you want. You don't have to provide anything legally and the landlord doesn't have to provide you a place to live legally.
For example, I ask for a social security number and a driver's license as well (along with a few other bits of information). I do this so I can track them down and sue them if I need to and to make sure the person who signs the lease is really the same person living there. Now if my potential tenant does not want to provide this information, I just say Thanks for your time, but I cannot accept your application. As landlords, we are not legally obligated to rent you a place to live.
I just wonder why the SSN of the children will matter? Maybe he wants to make sure they are not abducted??? Can't collect rent from a parent who is in jail or needs to change towns again. Maybe I should start asking for this info. ;)
Good Luck.
2006-06-09 12:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Landlords have the right to run a credit check, and a background check. They need both to get the info. I would not provide a copy of the SS card.
2006-06-09 09:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by nateb48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your license and SSN - absolutely ! They have the right to run a credit check on you AND charge you for it. As for your children, I don't see why they would need those. Just tell them you never got them any. How would they know otherwise ?
2006-06-09 09:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by bbq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must disclose your SSN to the landlord so that he can do a credit check. That is his right. He has NO right asking licence number, nor the SSN of your kids.
2006-06-09 09:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a local Realtor that you know. they may be able to help you as many of them also deal with rental properties.
2006-06-09 09:34:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that hard to believe that it is legal, I'dcheck with the law on that one.
2006-06-09 09:35:16 · answer #6 · answered by Iron Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can ask. But you don't have to give it to him. Offer your driver's license.
2006-06-09 09:34:39 · answer #7 · answered by Track Walker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT?.....would "YOU" let someone rent something as valuable as a house or car without showing proper I.D.
THINK!!!!!!!!
2006-06-09 09:38:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋