Identification : ezLandlordForms

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Jason D

started a topic over 13 years ago

Can a landlord ask to see identification such as a drivers license, SSN, or passport? May we ask for a copy of these IDs to be kept on file, or are there restrictions?

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Null

said over 12 years ago

if you cant get ID , PASS theyre hiding something

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Keira B

said over 13 years ago

Absolutely. In fact, as a landlord, you NEED to be asking for this type of information, and then performing a background check on clients. Assuming you can get it, the Social Security Number is your best piece of insurance against problems down the line. You can easily run a background checking using someone's SSN and get a ton of information back.... all registered names, current and past addresses, marital status, employment history... you name it. The site I use is: www.ssnlookupgenie.com I've also used www.ssnbackground.com as well. Both seem to work fine. For some reason if you can't get an SSN, at the very least run a phone number check. It doesn't return as much info, but it's better than nothing. A site I've used in the past that worked for me was www.phone-number-directory.com. I recommend getting a subscription if you plan on running more than one SSN ... it's pretty cheap I believe. I *think* it's roughly around $20.

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Renee R

said over 13 years ago

Yes landlords can request proof of identity, and SSNs for pulling tenant credit reports and other background checks.