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Can a landlord do a credit check without my social security number?

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I applied to rent an apartment. The application says that a credit check will be ran, but it did not ask for my SS#. How will the landlord run my credit report without it?

He can certainly verify your references without a SS#. He just calls them and asks for their experience.

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  1. satarnag01
    April 13th, 2009 at 11:09 | #1
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    No, you need a SSN. Does he have financial records that have your SSN number, such as tax returns?

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    I am a CA Licensed Real Estate Broker

  2. Sharon T
    April 13th, 2009 at 11:18 | #2
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    He can certainly verify your references without a SS#. He just calls them and asks for their experience.
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  3. Ms. P
    April 13th, 2009 at 11:47 | #3
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    They can run a rental history check, to see if you broken any rental leases in the past. But a credit check will need your SSN#. Check your credit report to see if the property management company is listed there as a credit inquiry.
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  4. GWB
    April 13th, 2009 at 12:28 | #4
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    They cannot run your credit.

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  5. Landlord
    April 13th, 2009 at 13:08 | #5
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    They will not be able to, so obviously they will not be renting to you as you can’t pass the check.
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