In your letter, you should politely decline the applicant. Download a customizable rental application rejection letter template for landlords or property managers to professionally notify applicants.Your letter should have a professional and informative tone, covering exactly why you're denying their rental application. Under federal law, a landlord who denies your tenant application because of information in a tenant screening report is required to inform you of that fact. I would suggest you write a letter explaining your circumstances to the landlord and present it along with your application. If they don't meet our minimum criteria to rent we can reject their application. BUT, if you don't the owners are not required to rent it to you. Why would an owner want to verify your income before you rent a house? Misrepresentations on the rental application are always legitimate grounds for rejection. Clearly state what your requirements are and stick to them.