You don't need a person's social security number to file an eviction, in fact court rules prohibit you from listing their social security number for privacy reasons - court records are typically public documents and searchable by anyone (unless sealed by court order).
You can get insurance from a major carrier without a SSN. The only time it's an issue is if it's a credit no-hit. At that point, it basically assigns the highest rate possible. Having a SSN helps, but is not necessary.
Criminal background checks do not require a social security number. Instead, they rely on name, address, and date of birth. However, there are cases where a social security number may be necessary to determine who the results are about.
For example, in California, landlords are prohibited from requiring tenants to provide their social security numbers and are only permitted to use them for specific purposes such as obtaining credit reports or background checks.
Ford of Montebello is proud to say yes, we work with customers that are looking to buy or lease a car and have an ITIN number and/or a social security number. Customers that have only an ITIN number can apply for Ford Credit new retail or lease approval under standard criteria without a social security number.
Contact a realtor. They will know which companies require a credit check. But if you cannot get a SSN because of residency status, you will most likely be able to qualify to get a ITIN number. I used to use those for my tenants that were here that worked at embassies, World Bank, etc.
It's important to note that landlords are unable to check a tenant's credit history without a social security number, since there is no way to pull information from any of the credit bureaus.
For example, in California, landlords are prohibited from requiring tenants to provide their social security numbers and are only permitted to use them for specific purposes such as obtaining credit reports or background checks.
Ing to a spokesperson for a national screening company, a social security number is not mandatory for a credit check. You can order a credit report with a name and address.