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Landlord wants a picture

  • 22-08-2016 9:48am
    #1
    PáircLife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭


    I am a 4th year college student and our new landlord is looking for a passport picture of all 5 of us that are renting his house for the academic year. This seems odd to me and I haven't come across this before with any previous landlords or ladies. Is it even legal?


Comments

  • #2
    Lux23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,134 ✭✭✭Lux23


    It is a bit odd, but I don't think there is any issue with it. I assume it is just so he can put a face to the name on the lease.


  • #3
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,536 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    I suppose its so the landlord can confirm if you decided to allow others to move in during the year or something like that, its certainly not illegal for the landlord to request this. Many landlords often look for proof of ID and as long as they store this info safely and inline with data protection act there is no issue.

    You don't of course have to provide it, but then the landlord can choose not to allow you to rent the property if you don't meet their requirements.


  • #4
    dudara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    Moved to 3rd level Accommodation forum


  • #5
    handlemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭handlemaster


    If was a copy of id .. but a photo is odd. It proves nothing. Would be inclined to pass on that property


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