Rental Application Rejection Letter Without Notice In Massachusetts
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Generally, a landlord cannot take possession of the rental property, physically remove the tenant or their personal property, or change the locks without going through a court. Depending on the reason for eviction, a landlord must provide the tenant either a 14-Day or 30-day Notice to Quit.
The notice period will depend on the tenancy or agreement, but it's usually at least 4 weeks.
The landlord should be reasonable and attempt to arrange a mutually convenient time to visit the apartment. If the landlord insists on entering your apartment in an unreasonable fashion, you may file for a temporary restraining order at your local district court.
The right to enter the apartment A landlord may generally enter the apartment at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice for these reasons: To show the apartment to prospective tenants, purchasers, lenders or their agents. To inspect the premises. To make repairs.
Valid reasons to deny a rental application Insufficient income. Your tenant should earn a minimum of three times the monthly rent. Bad credit. This suggests they are not financially responsible. Relevant criminal history. Have evictions on record. Poor references from prior landlords.
6 Tips For How To Say No To Tenants It Takes Practice. It may take some practice with saying no before you feel comfortable doing it in real life. You Don't Have To Be Mean. Body Language Is Important. Don't Apologize Too Much. Be Respectful. Explain Your Reason Clearly.
Your landlord can enter your unit to inspect, make repairs, and show the unit to prospective tenants. Unless there is an emergency, the landlord and the landlord's agents should never enter your apartment without advance notice and your permission.
You cannot refuse your landlord entry in Ontario.
We recommend declining applicants in writing (email is best). If you've rented the unit to another applicant, you can say: “We're sorry, but we've rented the unit to another applicant. Thank you for your interest.”