Accepted an applicant but have another

[Kirk Olson]

This past weekend I informed a family that they were accepted according to my criteria, and that all we needed to do now was collect the security deposit, first months rent, and sign the lease then they could move in. Well my screw up I didn't ask them when they planned on moving in prior to all of this, I know I'm still learning and have realized my BIG mistake.

The question is I have another interested party who wants to move in tomorrow or the next day. Assuming they pass my criteria/checks I would prefer that since my rental has been vacant for a month. I have emailed and called the accepted party telling them they were accepted and the next steps and they have not gotten back to me in the last three days letting me know when they intend to do this. Am I able to screen another possible tenant and accept them and have them move in even though I already accepted someone else?