Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

land contract

does the buyer in a land contract have any obligation to give the seller their social security number? the papers have all been signed 2 months ago and now the seller is saying they need my social security number for their tax purposes. do i give it to them?


Asked on 1/28/08, 3:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Renee Walsh LawRefs Nonprofit

Re: land contract

Do not give it to them unless they point to some authority upon which they can rely to show you that you MUST give the number. The IRS / State should be able to use your name and address for identification purposes.

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Answered on 1/30/08, 11:37 am


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