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I am a Property Manager in San Jose California. San Jose is a very diverse city and has many undocumented citizens - primarily from Mexico. Is it legal to ask a prospective tenant his or her citizenship status? I use an older Lease Application and it does not ask about citizenship. I have also worked in the mortgage lending industry, and we are required to get all this information as part of the underwriting process. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Michael O, CA on Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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