Phil Querin Q&A: Rental Application, Social Security Number and Fair Housing Laws
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
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Social Security Numbers
Phil Querin Q&A - Screening process and requiring valid social security number
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Answer: In a guest blog dated March 13, 2015, Jo Becker, Educational/Outreach Specialist for the Fair Housing Council of Oregon (“FHCO”) posted an article for the Willamette Valley MLS titled: “Screening without Social Security Numbers: There are Options!” The post is set out in full at this
Phil Querin Q&A: Landlord Social Security Number on Application for Community Services
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Answer: Today, everyone is afraid of identity theft. Since your social security number is your unique identifier, it can provide thieves with a valuable tool, should they want to secure your credit information and ultimately your identity for purposes of securing credit under your name. Here is what the Social Security Administration says about your number: