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Updated over 9 years ago on . Most recent reply
Denying Application, to give a reason or not
When you deny an application do you give a reason? I feel like if you do not give a reason it could be interpreted as violating the fair house act.
For instance let's say you deny someone because you believe them to be a messy person or because they smoke pot. If you say "I'm denying you because your car was filthy" that would offend the applicant. If you don't give a reason it may be interpreted as discriminatory.
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First, if you pull the CR and info there is the determining factor, you MUST send a letter of denial and the name+addr of the Bureau that it came from.
Otherwise, say as little as possible, to avoid argumentation and debates, yet a reasonable cause.