How do I tell an applicant I am denying their application.

[Paul Kuegle]

I had a couple apply where one has a job that make 3 x rent. However they had a house go into foreclosure this year, declared bankruptcy, have no landlord references, currently lives with his mom and he's around 40 and had his money give me the deposit money. Can some one please give me a short script for how to tell them that I am denying his application. I want to keep looking for someone else. Thanks

[Jason C.]

I never deny an applicant. I only tell them, "Thank you for your interest in our property. We have selected another applicant. We wish you luck in your home search."

Then refund the app fee, so there are no hard feelings.