I live in Pennsylvania. I want to know if a landlord can inquire about how much child support is paid?
2006-08-20 05:37:15 · 16 answers · asked by randy j 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
The child support can be used to determine if you can qualify for an apartment. Mortgage applications allow such all the time. If you pay child support it is the same to a lender as a car payment. If you receive they treat it as income to help you qualify.
So there it is, don't be sensitive, they are not being nosey just trying to be realistic and make a deal for an apartment with reasonable expectation of being paid rent.
2006-08-20 08:41:15 · answer #1 · answered by hithere2ya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A landlord has a right to reasonably inquire as to whether a prospective tenant has the income to afford the rent. Unless there is a state law to the contrary s/he can inquire into all your sources of income.
2006-08-20 05:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want the child support to be counted as income in order to qualify for the apartment then obviously you would list it. If you just list your employment income and that doesn't qualify you under the landlord's requirement then you'd be out of luck.
2006-08-20 12:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by clueless 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This seems to cross over into credit. Most credit card companies have something that reads along the lines of "keep in mind that you do not have to declare child support, alimony or seperate maintenance income if you do not wish to rely on it as a method of paying this back." So basically, no way.
2006-08-23 17:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by John F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is your current land lord, it is none of his business. But it would be diplomatic to keep on good terms, so just say:" Oh, that is a private question ! Why are you asking"? Ha ha.
However,if you are still negotiating the tenancy, he may be seeking an assurance that you can afford his rent.
If so, then give him that assurance. E.g.."I can assure you, I can afford your rent. I have other income."
2006-08-20 05:52:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are relying on child support to pay the rent, it is a legitimate question.
If you are paying your rent on your own, just tell him that your own income is sufficient enough to meet all your financial obligations.
2006-08-20 06:47:40 · answer #6 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think child support is the landlord's business.
2006-08-20 05:42:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's all a function of your income. If it's below a certain level you can ask about it and potentially qualify for it too. Here's more info:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/
2006-08-20 05:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by Chiebukuro 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can ask but you do not have to tell him anything about child support!
2006-08-20 05:44:04 · answer #9 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure they can because it is considered part of your income, and it sounds like your trying to get into low cost housing. Sure they can!!!! you better believe it ....
2006-08-20 07:49:01 · answer #10 · answered by bullsfan_1971 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋