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No law on this, but yes a smart landlord will want to see proof of citizenship from perspective tenants, to protect his future rental income on that unit. Federal Immigration and Nationality Act Section 8 USC 1324(a)(1)(A)(iv)(b)(iii) "Any person who . . . encourages or induces an alien to . . . reside . . . knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that such . . . residence is . . . in violation of law, shall be punished as provided . . . for each alien in respect to whom such a violation occurs . . . fined under title 18 . . . imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both." Do you think that this covers rentals? I don't think I'll take any chances! If there is no SS card, adios......

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Q: Is there a federal law against renting to illegal aliens and can a landlord require proof of citizenship from a prospective renter?
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