If so , isn't it dangerous to give out one's SIN?
2007-12-23 04:55:17 · 12 answers · asked by elflocks 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
This is for Ontario Canada.
2007-12-23 05:02:43 · update #1
how else do you expect them to pull your credit history??????
2007-12-23 06:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by Twinkie Thief 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are only a few entities that you are required to give your SS# to, such as the IRS, your employer, your Bank. Basically anyone who handles your money. Others may ask but no one else can require it of you. Then again the landlord does not have to rent to you.
You do bring up a point about trust with a new potential contract holder.
Both the landlord and the renter have reservations about each other, yet both want to make an agreement for the property.
This might make a good idea for a business model.
Does anyone in your area offer a service to act as the go between similar to escrow?
2007-12-23 05:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by Light Knight 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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You mean Your Social Security Number? You have to give him written permission in a form an application. And yes, he has too look out for his investment. If you feel that your land lord to me creeps you or give you an inclination he may use your identity, let him know your actively aware of any changes in you credit information and are willing to exercise any reciprocity under the law.
2007-12-23 05:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by LandRover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And if you don't trust the landlord, you have a bunch of other problems. It is possible to get a credit check without it, but then you need a lot of data like current and previous addresses, etc.
2007-12-23 04:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea its risky. But it's the only way they can run your credit. Make sure the landlord is legit before you go and give them your personal info.
2007-12-23 04:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in UK he can find out from other info given to a credit assessment company. He is not Entitles to your NI number unless he is your employer
2007-12-23 04:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they an not do a credit check without your SSN
2007-12-23 05:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is, but its the only way a credit check can be performed
2007-12-23 04:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by HL2k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why but of course it is dagerous to do such thing. But under Privacy Act Law you are protected by the Law
2007-12-23 04:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't provide your SSN, the landlord will either not rent you the apartment or will charge you more for it.
2007-12-23 04:58:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And als your consent (signature).
Good Luck
2007-12-23 04:58:12 · answer #11 · answered by Lover not a Fighter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋