What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?Hello-
I live in San Jose, California
-and I'm planning to move to a new rental property.
The rental agency is asking me to submit a paycheck stub- before being considered as a tenant.
I was reluctant to give my Social Security number, but I agree that it's reasonable for them to run a credit check. They need my SSN for that.
My credit check was run, and as expected, it was in very good standing.
Here's the crux of my question: presumably knowledge of my bi-monthly income is somehow an 'assurance' of my ability to pay the monthly rent.
However -my viewpoint is that I have very good credit (they have verified), and the landlord already has a legal means to get their money -it's called court & eviction. What exactly are they looking for by asking for my paycheck stub? Friends tell me that *every* landlord asks to see a current paycheck stub.. however, just 'cause everyone does it, and 'everyone' just gives-in and provides it...doesn't mean it's legal for the landlord to require it.
I'm a reasonably private person, I have nothing to hide, and I'm also a reasonable person- I don't want/mean to be difficult... but I just don't feel this information is necessary, and I question it's legality. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
John
I live in San Jose, California
-and I'm planning to move to a new rental property.
The rental agency is asking me to submit a paycheck stub- before being considered as a tenant.
I was reluctant to give my Social Security number, but I agree that it's reasonable for them to run a credit check. They need my SSN for that.
My credit check was run, and as expected, it was in very good standing.
Here's the crux of my question: presumably knowledge of my bi-monthly income is somehow an 'assurance' of my ability to pay the monthly rent.
However -my viewpoint is that I have very good credit (they have verified), and the landlord already has a legal means to get their money -it's called court & eviction. What exactly are they looking for by asking for my paycheck stub? Friends tell me that *every* landlord asks to see a current paycheck stub.. however, just 'cause everyone does it, and 'everyone' just gives-in and provides it...doesn't mean it's legal for the landlord to require it.
I'm a reasonably private person, I have nothing to hide, and I'm also a reasonable person- I don't want/mean to be difficult... but I just don't feel this information is necessary, and I question it's legality. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
John