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Landlords should always evaluate rental applications objectively, applying qualifying criteria in a consistent, non - discriminatory manner. Following are nine reasons (qualifying criteria) why you may want to reject a rental application:
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The applicant had an unsatisfactory reference from a prior landlord concerning their rent payment record, the condition of the premises when they vacated the property, noise problems, neighbor complaints, or illegal activity. |
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The applicant does not meet the minimum income and debt to income ratio qualifications as applied to all applicants. |
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One of the applicants or prospective occupants is a smoker. |
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The applicant does not meet your criteria for a minimum number of months on the job. This criteria must be applied in a consistent, non - discriminatory manner. For example, many landlords will not consider income where the applicant has been on the job for less than six months. |
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The applicant's credit report does not meet your criteria. Again, your criteria must be applied consistently, and in a non - discriminatory manner. Your criteria can be based on a credit score or a maximum number of thirty, sixty, and / or ninety day late payments withing a defined period of time. |
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The applicants have a pet and you do not allow pets. |
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The applicants exceed your rental criteria by having too many vehicles. As always, you must establish criteria and apply it consistently and in a non - discriminatory manner. |
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You are unable to verify the income of the applicant through their employer, check stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. |
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The applicants have moved from one location to another an excessive number of times and for short periods of time. You must establish criteria and apply it consistently in a non - discriminatory manner. |
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