Can I get previous landlord reference for a military applicant?

[Huiping S.]

Everything else look good for this potential tenant. I believe I will rent to this military family. Just his current landlord told us: we can't disclosure any information of him. Just curious: legally, can new landlord ask past landlord what for a military candidate? I know we can't ask to make copy of their ID. Anything else can and can't landlord check for a military tenant? Thanks for help. Huiping

[Eugene Kemp]

It may be their policy....just ask them if they'd rent to them again. That isn't disclosing any information and is really all you want to know anyway.