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Originally Posted by ImportPsycho
is it normal for rent properties management company to ask for your SIN and Credit card number?
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It's to pull your credit file.
Your SIN is often used as a de-facto national identifying number to make it easy to quickly and uniquely identify you
however you are not obliged to provide it.
They also can use a credit card number to ensure the file that is pulled it correct.
Service Canada - SIN Holders' Responsibilities
- Never give out your SIN unless you are sure it is legally required or you are satisfied it is necessary.
- You must provide your SIN to take part in some government programs and/or services. For example, the Canada Revenue Agency requires your SIN when you file your income tax, or when you apply for Employment Insurance (EI) or Canada Pension Plan (CPP)/ Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) benefits
- In the private sector, you must provide your SIN to your employer for income tax and benefit purposes. You must also give it to financial institutions for accounts that pay interest
- Except when required for government programs and services, it is your decision when to share your SIN information and with whom.
- When are you NOT required by law to provide your SIN?
- You do not have to give your SIN when you purchase or obtain most goods and services. You may be asked to provide your SIN for the following purposes, but you are not legally required to provide it when:
- proving your identity (except for specific government programs)
- completing an employment application (before you get a job offer)
- completing an application to rent a property
- completing applications for credit products (e.g. credit card, loan or mortgage) with a financial institution to facilitate a credit rating check
- cashing a cheque
- applying for a video club membership
- completing some banking transactions (mortgages, lines of credit, loans)
- completing medical questionnaires
- renting a car
- subscribing to long-distance or cellular telephone services
- writing a will
- applying to universities and colleges
- negotiating a lease with a landlord
- registering for supplemental health offered by your employer
- communicating electronically, particularly online