Newbie landlord here with a few questions on W-9s.
I rented out my townhouse when I purchased another primary residence earlier in 2017. Part of the total rent is paid to me directly by the tenant and the rest is paid by his employer (I get a check from his employer every month). The tenant has asked me to provide a W-9 for the rent paid in 2017. A few questions:
Do all tenants expect to receive W9s from their landlords?
Since a part of the rent was paid by his employer, should I also expect a 1099 from them?
Too late to ask, but in general are there any cons to renting to a tenant where the rent comes from their employer?
I’ve given out W9 to the Non-profit organization which was paying part of the rent for the tenant as scholarship. I didn’t give it to tenant, I gave directly to the organization. I don’t know I’ll get 1099 from them or not, it was first for me last year.