

424,993
Do it quickly so they can move on. Only reasons to give for rejection are:
1. credit report 2.criminal history 3. poor references from other landlords 4. prior eviction 5. income.
Everyone should be treated exactly the same. A form letter by email is best practice.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Olga Simoncelli
New Fairfield, CT
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
1,113,943
"Thank you for your application; however, we have selected another tenant."
OR
"Thank you for your application; however, it failed to meet all criteria required for further consideration.
Haha, I was in showbiz - I know rejection letters!
And yes, they need to be written.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
613,494
1. First I ask them about their credit...that is the fastest way to reject someone. I also let them know I run a credit and background check.
2. If they say they have good credit, I then give them an application for a pre-lease (about 10 questions) that includes questions about pets, their job, smoking, when they expect to move in, who will be living there...
3. IF that is satisfactory, next they fill out an on line link to a credit and background check.
4. IF that is satisfactory, then I exchange a lease for all the money due.
It is not about rejecting them...it is about qualifying them to be acceptable.
- I never show a rental until I ask some pre-liminary questions.
- I am never in a hurry to rent anything.
I typically get 50-75 calls on my rentals...I just asked questions and take information. I then only showed it to the person that sounds perfect.
A rejection letter? Nope. I promise nothing.
Eve
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
6,772,276
If they ask then I tell them why they were rejected, otherwise I dont.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
2,873,833
I let people know from the beginning what to do to become part of the choosing pool...Cooperation, transparency, following instructions and honesty ups the game. In the end, whoever does not get it is let off gently, with respect and much thanks plus I wish everyone well or give an encouraging word. The key is never to give false hope...
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
509,499
Depends on what you find about them, bad credit, eviction, no employment stability, etc.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
3,986,529
Very Simple, "sorry, but we have better qualified applicants. "
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
8,241,903
Be factual.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
2,718,588
In writing, by email. Have your real estate attorney prepare a standard "rejection letter" that complies with local, state, and Federal fair housing laws.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
2,231,519
That's a great question to present to your Broker Jenifer Kynor
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,448,216
I agree with Candice A. Donofrio and others.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,224,257
written notification that "your application has been denied" the end.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,988,144
Do it in writing, always,
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
930,245
Follow Fair Housing Law rules, to make sure your reasons are legitimate.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,234,865
Thank goodness we have a property manager that deals with all of this. I suppose the best way is to just be a professional about it.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,269,736
document reason for rejection. Contact them ASAP the property is taken.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,713,581
Instead of just no, I would say this just doesn't work for me.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,466,257
Jenifer Kynor Caroline Gerardo makes a good point to use a form letter. A mistake here may result in a Fair Housing issue.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
4,434,277
720,287
Select minimal parameters as instructed by the landlord that the applicant must meet to be approved - ex. applicant must have a a credit score of xxx, and any others. Let the landlord do the rejection, if applicant needs to be rejected, "never" you should do the rejection.... unless you like to be sued by professional tenants...
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
1,658,008
You'll need to do that a lot if you work with rentals. Do it personally or via email. Thank always for applying.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
4,322,295
Jenifer Kynor - provide the 'straight' answers on why the application is rejected. Simple.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
5,561,073
For my personal rentals, I do exactly as Candice A. Donofrio mentioned...and yes, do it in writing.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
5,774,106
I think that Richie Alan Naggar gave a great answer. A
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Richard Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
5,393,257
I don't deal with tenants so unfotunately have no real advice for you.
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
1,598,552
2,071,325
12,594
Thank you for the great advice everyone! It is great to hear what other property manager and landlords are doing outside of TurboTenant!
6,057,183
1,546,784
"I'm sorry, but the landlord has decided to reject your application. No reason was given."
5,181,486
Depends if they were rejected because they did not meet certain rental criteria or if it was because of their credit score. If you local or state association do not proivde a rejection form you should have an attorney prepare one.
3,074,716
1,642,539
"Thank you for applying, the owners went with an applicant they felt was more qualified applicant based on credit score, income and references."
Numbers (The Big 3) are what we base our decisions on:
score
income
phone numbers to previous landlords