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Philip Bennett
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Illegal immigrants as tenants

Philip Bennett
  • Anchorage, AK
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I have an applicant for a property in Anchorage, Alaska that is wanting to sign a lease for a family member that is an illegal immigrant. The individual wanting to sign the lease is unable to provide a completed application for the would be adult tenant. I've never encountered this and don't really know if I can legally or even should rent to someone, knowing that an illegal immigrant will be residing in the property. Any advice!?

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Jim Cummings
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Jim Cummings
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@Philip Bennett. At least from a Texas standpoint - you could do whatever you desire.
First, being an "illegal immigrant" is not a "protected class". So, you are not discriminating against any of the "protected classes" - race, creed, familial status, etc.
Second, you have someone who cannot provide you with an acceptable completed application.
Third, the Texas Association of REALTORS Standard Application has a block for SSAN - you need that to accurately identify the person you are credit screening.
If you own the property, you can "NOT ACCEPT" the applicant without fear of retribution.

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