Do I have to provide my SSN if co-siging a lease for my 21 year old son for the transaction to go through?
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Do I have to provide my SSN if co-siging a lease for my 21 year old son for the transaction to go through?
Asked on March 19, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Washington
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the landlord, property manager, or rental agent (whomever is handling the rental) wants this, then yes, you'd have to provide it. The person or business renting a premises has the right to stipulate the information they want from prospective renters or co-signers.
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