Potential Tenant Rejection

[Cindi Freeman]

By law do I need to let each tenant know I am not moving forward with them? I am in Idaho and new to being a landlord again.  I am using Cozy as my application process but they do not have a reject button. Any other systems you would recommend or do you reach out to them directly saying "We're sorry but we've rejected your application".  Or is that even necessary?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Don Spafford]

@Cindi Freeman I agree with @Nicole Heasley Beitenman If I get a full application from someone I will let them know if they have been rejected. I usually keep it general and just say something like I'm sorry but this unit has been rented to another applicant. Only if they request to know why will I give them any details, less qualified, low credit, etc. If they don't fill out the complete application and I can already see issues with what they did give me, I don't waste my time. I always include notes that incomplete applications will not be considered. I don't use yard signs either to cut down on the amount of unqualified tenants applying or even calling to ask. Online only marketing stipulating the criteria to be approved.