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Updated over 6 years ago, 08/20/2018
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One tenant doesn’t want to fill out app!
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Personally I would just not call or talk to them again
What I do before I even show the place is text them a copy of the application and require they fill out the first page
Takes care of looky Lous
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“...not the way I do business, I can’t help you, good luck.”
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Originally posted by @Wayne Brooks:
“...not the way I do business, I can’t help you, good luck.”
Cant add to that. Perfect response.
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Don't give them another thought.
If they're noncompliant now, they'll alway be.
Let them be some other shmo's problem.
Picture the backlash if it became public knowledge this "partner" was a serious and documented threat to society. You might be filling an entire apartment complex next month.
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alright yes I’m definitely just going to be moving on. Thanks guys. I wasn’t sure if it was kosher just to cease contact. I am very new and the type of person that really needs things spelled out at times! Haha it’s very good to see all the responses, helps give me peace of mind.
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My leases prohibit anyone not on the lease from staying on the premises for more than 14 days in any 6-month period. I would encourage you to have a similar stipulation in your leases.
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As the other posts said, just move on. Never lower your screening standards by request of a tenant. Just tell them that you've decided to move on with the application process with another applicant.
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I take a slightly different approach than what others have recommended. The two times I have run into this, it's because one of the tenants was the main breadwinner and the other tenant had no income. I explained I still needed all adults over 18 to fill out the application and sign the lease, because there is a criminal check involved also, but it was fine if only one person made the income requirements. It would not disqualify them. In both cases, the "other" tenant then had no issue with filling out the application also.
With that said, if someone had still refused, I would have moved on.