In Texas, an ID is required to even view an apartment. Usually, they hold the drivers license at the office while you go view the apartments. It is a state law, and was put in place to prevent rapes.
Safety of agent. Proof of compliance with fair housing laws.
If the property manager tries this, its a sure sign that they are an ass. Also, the market seems to be cooling, one nicely remodled place I toured dropped to $1500 from $1700 for 950sqft 2 bed/1 bath in Queen Anne, then rented a week later. Seen a couple others do that, figure it should become more common as we get into summer.
No, it was actually true when I looked at dozens of places.
> If the property manager tries this, its a sure sign that they are an ass.
That's a crazy assumption that's apparently based on nothing.