Let’s assume you find the ideal apartment and you are getting excited to move in. You fill out the rental application, submit it to the landlord or property management company and your application is denied. What are your options and next steps? Your options are to continue the conversation with the potential new landlord or property management company to see if there is an opportunity for them to reconsider your application or move on to the next apartment. At a minimum you should ask the reasons for the denial so that you fully understand and comprehend them. In the event that you are going to continue your search for a new home you will need to address any potential negative items on your application for the next landlord so that you don’t make the same mistake twice or so that you can address them on the front end to ensure the best opportunity for your application to be approved the next time around.
There are many reasons why a rental application might be denied. Landlords and property management companies usually have qualifications that a potential tenant must meet in order to be approved. It would be important for a potential applicant to ask what these criteria are in advance so that you fully understand whether there may be some issues before submitting the application. Below are some reasons why your application might be denied and suggestions as to how to deal with it:
