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 .
Rental Property Investor · Grand Prairie, TX · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
10mo
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.