Renting to Green Card Residents

[Robert M.]

Hello All,

I currently have a unit in Pittsburgh for rent and I was recently approached by a couple who have a green card. I never was approached by a non-US Citizen before and I am uncertain of how to approach the situation. The couple actually have State issued ID's with social security numbers. I was thinking from a legal perspective I would need to perform an OFAC check which is automatically done through my background check system(https://www.tenantbackgroundsearch.com). They seem like a nice couple but I am wondering. Is there any recourse if they damage my property and leave the country? Anything else I should consider?

Thanks,

Robert

[Jeremy Pace]

You have the same amount of recourse with a green card holder as you do a citizen.  Its worth noting that if a citizen wrecks your house and leaves the country, you have the same chance of getting anything from them as a green card holder who does the same.