New tenant screening help

[Linda Thomas]

Hi everyone, 

I wanted to know if I can reject an application for a potential new tenant if they failed to answer all the questions on my rental application that are important for instance: the below questions were left blank and they answered the question about the credit check but didn't initial it. 

1. If they own any pets yes or no? 

2. Have you ever been evicted or sued for unpaid rent or damages?  YES or NO

3. Have you ever been convicted of or entered a guilty plea for felony or misdemeanor? YES or NO

4. Do you agree to a criminal and/or credit check?  YES or  NO and Initials Required

at the bottom of the application before they sign and date it states the following 

TENANCY WILL BE DENIED if any information is misrepresented on this application. If misrepresentations are found after the rental agreement is signed, your rental agreement will be terminated.

This is to advise that I the undersigned hereby authorize the person or firm to whom my application has been submitted, to obtain a consumer credit report, to conduct a criminal record search, an eviction search and to make any other inquiries as deemed necessary in determining eligibility for tenancy and assessing credit worthiness. I understand that the information set out in the rental application form may be used for purposes of responding to emergencies, ensuring the orderly management of the tenancy, complying with legal requirements and for collection purposes should rent be left owing or rental property damaged at termination of lease or end of tenancy.

[Scott M.]

People who don't follow directions or fill out applications fully are not a protected class so yes, you can deny on those grounds if you wish.