Applicant refuses to give out SSN before signing Lease

Applicant refuses to give out SSN before signing Lease

Investor · Denver & South Metro · Member since 2018 · 24 posts · 11 votes

I have had 2 incidents recently that potential Tenant refuse to give out SSN before signing Lease. Rental property is minimal $750k assess, Landlord feels more comfortable to have Tenant SSNs on file to protect themselves.

What would you do in this situation if you are a landlord? 

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Real Estate Consultant · Cleveland · Member since 2020 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
2y
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I have had 2 incidents recently that potential Tenant refuse to give out SSN before signing Lease. Rental property is minimal $750k assess, Landlord feels more comfortable to have Tenant SSNs on file to protect themselves.

What would you do in this situation if you are a landlord? 

Move on, NOBODY gets in without a BG check
HIRE A PM CO, PLEASE , 
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  • Property Manager · Centennial, CO · Member since 2024 · 13 posts · 4 votes
    2y

    Hello Cindy,

    As a property manager, I ensure we are following the same process for every applicant to comply with fair housing policy and any other risks that could be involved with deviating. I personally would not permit an applicant without a SSN since this would not enable us to run a background check etc. I feel the risk would be too great for my client and could not recommend moving forward. Hope your in a better spot now with this rental! 

    Erin Colander

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