Renting to Undocumented/illegal Immigrants

[Ritesh Sachdev]

Hello,

I recently bought a rental property(town home) in Lehi, Utah and got a request from an undocumented immigrant to rent the same. I tried to research the local state laws on whether it is legal for a landlord  to rent the unit to undocumented immigrants. I came across an article on internet where a real estate investor in Kentucky state was acquitted but not charged eventually. I am myself an aspiring immigrant on visa status currently and don't want to jeopardize my chances of permanent residency by breaking any rules/regulations/laws. Apart from this, it is equally important for me to follow the rules and regulations of city, state or country irrespective  of my aspiration for the permanent residency. I researched a few articles on the internet but did not get a definitive answer.

Any inputs or advice from folks experienced in Utah state on the same would be greatly appreciated. If its perfectly legal, would also like to know the tips for renting the same like co signor or anything else that would be helpful to cover the risks.

Thanks in advance.

[Chris Seveney]

@Ritesh Sachdev

I don’t know any state where it is illegal as it’s not your responsibility to check the legal status of anyone. Just because someone doesn’t have a social does not mean they are illegal.

Base the applicant on your typical terms and go from there.