Tenant with no SSN or US ID card

[Anjali L.]

Tenant with no SSN or US ID card

I am renting my house in Union city, New Jersey and it’s difficult to find good tenants with credit and SSN. I have a potential tenant who is ready to put down deposit plus one month’s rent, however I am a little worried about the background. She seems to be a good woman with a nice family. Is there any database I can search to find more information and details on her tenancy? What would you recommend?

[Greg M.]

So basically she has nothing to lose if she screws you over. But she seems like a nice person. So do all scammers. 

Potential bad tenant + NJ anti-landlord laws = Hard Pass. ALWAYS better to have no tenant than a bad tenant.