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Things that are looked at during the first screening phase include your credit history, your personal debt, and your income. As your application moves on to the next phase, it will be looked at in more detail. Getting a conditional approval is definitely good news but you should not start to celebrate just yet.

How to Deny a Rental Applicant Legally. You can deny a rental applicant as long as the landlord can prove that every applicant was screened by the same standards and the basis for rejection was due to an applicant's potential inability to pay rent or if he is seen as dangerous to the property or neighborhood.

Cannot Afford the Rent. Apartment Too Small. Apartment Too Large. Job Change/Relocation. Maintenance Issues. Problems With Neighbors. Want to Change Neighborhood. Separation/Divorce/Marriage.

Is there anything a landlord can't ask? A potential landlord may not ask any questions that violate federal or state discrimination laws. These include questions about race, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability prohibited by federal law.

CONDITIONALLY APPROVED: Applicant makes less than three (3) times the stated monthly rent but more than two and one-half (2.5) times the stated monthly rent. Income below two and one-half (2.5) times the stated monthly rent will result in denial of the application.

In addition to protected categories like race, sex, and national origin, there are other areas a landlord cannot include in an interview or a conversation. While property owners can conduct background checks for prior convictions, they cannot ask whether someone has ever been arrested.

Whether or not a landlord can ask for this information will depend on the situation. For example, a landlord may be allowed to ask for pay stubs, bank statements, income tax assessments or consent for a credit check, but only if you are unable to provide satisfactory references or employment and income verification.