Illegal imigrant tennants

Daffy · 02-17-2007, 10:54 AM

I have a suspicion that my existing tennants might be illegals..Is it legal for me to ask for proof of legality and if not am I in violation of law as a landlord of same????

jcb_njb · 02-17-2007, 02:52 PM

To be safe, contact an attorney.

coolassbrad · 02-17-2007, 07:08 PM

if they are working,paying theyre bills and trying to be productive citizens and love this country ,what does it matter?if they are riding the system,collecting welfair, afdc food stamps or on any government program, or you hear the words it was better in my country give them the boot.just my 2 cents

als2052 · 02-17-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by coolassbrad

if they are working,paying theyre bills and trying to be productive citizens and love this country ,what does it matter?if they are riding the system,collecting welfair, afdc food stamps or on any government program, or you hear the words it was better in my country give them the boot.just my 2 cents

ynkedad · 02-17-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Daffy

I have a suspicion that my existing tennants might be illegals..Is it legal for me to ask for proof of legality and if not am I in violation of law as a landlord of same????

What was it that lead you to the suspicion? I ask, because if there's reason to believe they're illegal, you could always call immigration (anonymously), and have them check it out for you.

If they're Illegal, they're not paying taxes, they're on the road (driving) illegally without insurance etc, getting medical attention (if needed) at OUR expense.

etc...
IMO...
They Need To Go !
If they want to be here, they need to do it legally. Get a Visa, become a citizen, pay taxes and share some of the burden and responsibilities that "most" of our citizens face. How can one say I love this Country, yet be here illegally

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There's enough Loafers and Leaches in the US as it is (the ones born here that we're stuck with), we don't need to add to the #'s by allowing Illegals to stay here as well. Sure, they might be working, but they're Not "Contributing" or abiding by the same rules, or laws that you and I have to abide by.

Again..Just My Opinion..

~Ray

Daffy · 02-17-2007, 09:20 PM

I couldn't agree with you more, Ray.

**Rich Z** · 02-17-2007, 10:05 PM

Yeah, I agree with Ray. If a person will violate the immigration laws, why would they be reluctant to violate other laws as well? It sets a bad precedent to allow that sort of thing to continue unabated.

I would call INS if it were me and lay it on their lap.

zzzona · 02-18-2007, 06:44 AM

Do you have a lease? Ask them for a Soc. Sec.#.. or a drivers lic.......I have also used these people.
Tenant Check....727-938-5532 (they may have a 1-800 num. also)..Just some ideas.....

ZEEEE06 · 02-18-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by coolassbrad

if they are working,paying theyre bills and trying to be productive citizens and love this country ,what does it matter?if

It matters because they are in violation of our Immigration laws. There are thousands of prospective Immigrants who are overseas going through the visa application system and waiting for the opportunity to come here legally.

88vert · 02-19-2007, 08:51 AM

If they are illegal they need to go...Call imigration and have them checked out..These illegal/unlawful aliens are creating a terrible drain on our economy and our society as a whole.As far as I am concerened the people that hire them are just as bad as the unlawfuls. If they had no work they would stay home.Also if they had no where to live they wouldn't stay long.