Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion

UPDATED: July 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM PDT

Immigration authorities are pressuring landlords to share tenant information, including leases and IDs.

Originally Published: July 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM PDT

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A rental application can include work history, marital status and family relationships. If landlords comply, they might risk violating the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin.