Lease application asking for checking account #

[Throckmorton]

I'm applying for a lease, and they ask for the checking account #. Is that normal practice? I've never had to give that info for any of the four apartments I've rented.

Maybe the realtor is an identity thief. I haven't seen him or the apartment yet.

 

[Crusty]

Usually they want to see bank account statements or proof of employment.

 

[OCGuy]

I dont know about that one man........sounds fishy.

If they wanted proof you were employed, you could provide a paystub. I'd say no go.

 

[sactoking]

Agreed, don't give them the account number. Find out what they want to verify (average balance perhaps) and provide that yourself. If they won't cooperate, you don't want to live there.

 

[Passions]

HECK NO TECHNO!

 

[mugs]

You realize that your checking account number is printed on your checks, right? It's not exactly private information.

 

[eddiebravo]

im guessing you are not renting from a professional management company. ive never seen an application ask for that. kick the realtor in the ballsack and tell him to find another place for you to live.

 

[Throckmorton]

Originally posted by: mugs
You realize that your checking account number is printed on your checks, right? It's not exactly private information.

Checks don't have your SSN but a lease application does

 

[Gunslinger08]

Originally posted by: Throckmorton

Originally posted by: mugs
You realize that your checking account number is printed on your checks, right? It's not exactly private information.

Checks don't have your SSN but a lease application does

If you write a check for your rent, they get it anyway.

 

[Ns1]

It's been a line item for all apps I've had

That said, I've never filled that line out.

 

[Throckmorton]

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: Throckmorton

Originally posted by: mugs
You realize that your checking account number is printed on your checks, right? It's not exactly private information.

Checks don't have your SSN but a lease application does

If you write a check for your rent, they get it anyway.

Well, I'm not writing a check for rent. I'm applying for a lease by sending a form to a guy I haven't met yet.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: Throckmorton

Originally posted by: mugs
You realize that your checking account number is printed on your checks, right? It's not exactly private information.

Checks don't have your SSN but a lease application does

If you write a check for your rent, they get it anyway.

Yes but at that point, you have a contract/business relationship with them.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Some landlords just want to know you actually have a bank account. Others just ignore the line, but left it in the template they used. I've seen it on applications before, but always left it blank.

 

[Tsaico]

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2
Some landlords just want to know you actually have a bank account. Others just ignore the line, but left it in the template they used. I've seen it on applications before, but always left it blank.

I agree with this one. When I used to live in apts, I saw this a couple of times. Only one time did it become an issue. I just went to a different complex. I told them my SS and credit history was enough, they didn't agree, so I left. I think both sides were ok with this.

 

[her209]

As if they weren't taking enough money from you anyways.

 

[looker001]

They don't need that to rent you an appartment so i would not provide it. I can understand them asking you for social security number to run your credit but they got no need for bank account #.

 

[DayLaPaul]

I rented an apartment that asked for this on the application once. I just didn't answer it and still got the apartment.

 

[Kyle]

eh, I've filled it out before, and one time I didnt...didnt seem to matter either way.
If you are not comfortable filling it out, leave it blank.

 

[LS21]

tell them to go fuck themselves