CAR Form (California Association or Realtors)

My son contacted me regarding the standard rental application he received which asked for the usual information but also requested his bank account number, institution, and balance, credit card account number, balance, and provider.  Also his social security number.

I have not seen one of these forms in several years and do not remember asking applicants for their social security, banking, and credit card information.  I did do credit checks however.....

In closing it seems like a high risk proposition to provide a stranger with such sensitive and potentially harmful information.

I would appreciate the opinions of those who use these forms and your opinion as to the wisdom of providing such detailed information.

Thanks in advance.