Is it legal to ask for tax returns/W-2 when screening Tenants?

[Dustin J Woods]

Is it legal to ask for tax returns/W-2 when screening Tenants?

[Paul Ewing]

I do this for self employed people.  They need to have a way of documenting income consistency.  I don't think I would require a full year at a restaurant if they are a waiter or something, but I wouldn't want to see more than two employers in a year.