I've gotten tired of the excuses.  

Even after I've showed frustration with the process it's like they're stringing me along by making "verification" excuses as to why no final decision yet! 

Failure to provide a mailing address will excuse Tenant from any and all obligations under this lease agreement." 

I have lived here for more than 3 years and have not always been current but the LL told me he excused it.

Being in control on everything will help you be the one that is mostly responsible.Do not make excuses and blaming on somebody else when there is a problem.  

@Tom Yung 's story is an example of someone who will not allow excuses to get in the way of their success.

Going out with no REI education.Now that many of the key "gurus" have been put out of business by the FTC, there's almost no excuse to pursue real education ... and it *IS* out there!

You can always just set up appointments, as Jennifer does, all in one day.One of my criteria items, was that if an applicant was late to an appointment with me, and they didn't call me with a great excuse, I denied them.  

But if its just an excuse then for sure its normal operating procedures . 

Too many people with low education and poor understanding of statistics that use the virus as an excuse for EVERYTHING.