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Applying to rent a house, why is a bank account # needed?

I'm renting a house now, and applying to rent a different house. On the application it's asking for bank name and account numbers. Why? All my other applications in the past (TAA) don't ask for it. The landlord is renting the house personally and not through a real estate co. I don't feel comfortable giveing her my acct number. what should I do?

It's part of the credit screening process. The landlord is entitled to verify your credit, and to verify that you are who you say you are. Verifying the existance of a bank account, and that you haven't kited an excessive number of checks, is reasonable and prudent.

As a landlord, I would be highly suspicious of someone who didn't have a bank account or refused to reveal the details of their bank account. As such, I'd probably reject their application.

tell the person that. then report them to ur bank and see who else u can report it to. i wouldnt give that out either.
they want to make sure they get their money so they are going to try to soak it out of your account. Be Careful!!
probably to confirm your income, would check with the housing authority to see if legitamate or if the housing has done anything on the iffy side. hope this helps :)
I wwouldn't give my bank account number out to anybody, considering that they'll also have your signature on the application there could be a chance of identity theft.
I have lived in many appartments and rented many houses and have never had that asked of me.
Never give out such sensitive information. I think being asked for that is uncalled for.
All you should need to confirm if you are a good renter is referances from previous renters or even from your job history.
I'd let this one go if you are being asked that and are really expected to give out that kind of information.
It is simply for verification purposes! And do to the Patriot Act! They are required to get that information. To make sure you are not a terrorist! They might use it to verify your name!