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In California, can a landlord ask me about my source of income in a rental application?

Yes, but all verifiable sources of income must be considered the same. For example, disability income may not be treated differently from office job income.

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Can a tenant screening company contact people who know me?

Yes, tenant screening companies can interview people who know you, such as neighbors, former employers or landlords.

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Can a store require me to scan my driver’s license to return a purchase?

Yes. Many stores do this to help identify patterns of return fraud and abuse. Read More

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Do I have to show my ID when I buy something with a credit card?

With Visa and MasterCard, no. They both have rules that limit stores from requiring you to show your ID as a condition of purpose. These rules also make them accept your card even if you refuse to show your ID. Read More

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What can I do to make calls from telemarketers stop?

To help stop sales calls, you can sign up on the National Do Not Call Registry. Read More

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When am I required to provide my Social Security number to a business?

There are a few situations in which you must provide your Social Security (SSN) number to a business, including

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