Potential tenants doesn’t have a social security

[Maya Jones]

 Newbie landlord faced with applicant that wants to live with his cousin. 
Applicant in prescreening text message exchange revelas that he doesn't have a social security. 
My qualification standards say that applicants should have a social security. 
thats what I shared with other applicant ( the other cousin). 
am i violating fair housing rules if I tell him. Are applicant are required to have a social security .

I am in chicago

[John Morgan]

I’ve taken people without SS numbers. They’ve been my best tenants and have stayed with me for years. Maybe only put the cousin on the lease. But you don’t need a SS number to evict if that’s what you’re worried about.