You should send them a written notice stating that you are withdrawing your application and request the return of your application fee. The HOA Application says allow up to 30 days for approval. 4.Below is a list of forms that you may download for free from our website. Due to the time required to process a family to move, it would be advantageous for the owner to provide the tenant with sixty (60) days' notice to vacate. If you have not signed a lease or moved in, you can still walk away from the deal.