Why is my rental application taking so long?

[Sergio Duke]

I applied 6/27 with the first months rent and the application fee. 

It’s now 7/7. 11 days since I applied. They’re closed Sunday/Monday’s and were closed the 7/4 & 7/5. Making it 7 official business days and I’ve heard nothing! I know I’m being impatient but, they have a large lump some of money of mine and I’d like to keep applying if I’m going to be denied.

About myself I make 3x the rent paid weekly. I have been in my first appartment for 3 years in great standing with my landlord. I just don’t have the best credit. 

They have contacted my landlord yesterday & i checked my job has not been contacted. 

Any insight anyone? 

[Ryan McKelvey]

Sergio Duke there could be many reasons. But best is to call and ask about the status and if there is any information you may have forgotten to submit with the application. If they have a multiple application scenario, they may be waiting for someone else who is better qualified as far as credit is concerned to sign a lease agreement. If the other person backs out, then they may turn to you as a secondary option. If they were to return the $ before a lease is signed then they risk losing you as potential tenant as well.