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Don Spafford
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minimum requirements for non smoking but get a snoker applicant

Don Spafford
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  • Idaho Falls, ID
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I just posted my first "for rent" online and in it set the minimum requirements and even in the property information disclosed that it is no smoking. I got a message from an interested person through trulia and in the thing they fill out online mentioned that they are a smoker. 

Should I just ignore it or do I respond and tell them already that they don't meet the minimum requirements. Or do I still have them fill out an application? I don't want them to pay for the background check knowing I won't rent to them. Or should I just call them and qualify them over the phone and restate the minimum requirements?

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    @Don Spafford Tell him right away that they do not meet your requirements

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