You could always tell the truth: "We're sorry, but we have chosen another applicant who we deem to have qualifications superior to yours." In this post, we go through how to deny an applicant based on suspect information on their tenant screening report.Download a customizable rental application rejection letter template for landlords or property managers to professionally notify applicants. Please complete the entire application and sign and date the front and back of the application. This article will discuss some common sample letters that you can use when communicating with your tenants. We'll also provide templates for each letter.