READER QUESTION: Don't Over Share When Census Workers Coming Knocking
Friday, December 16, 2011 08:02 am
Follow this guidance to protect your tenants -- and yourself.
Question: Our property has been contacted by census workers in our area who want information on our tenants. In particular, the workers want a list of residents and their contact information. Are we required to comply with this type of request?
Answer: No, you should not comply with any census taker's demand for extensive information about your tenants -- and you should be their last stop for tenant information, accord......
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