What if the tenant is denied housing based on income?
If a landlord denies an application based on an income requirement, the landlord is required to furnish the tenant the reason for the denial in writing. This notice must be sent by the end of the third business day after the landlord receives the application or earnest money deposit, unless the tenant agreed in writing to a longer period not longer than 21 calendar days. This notice must inform the tenant that the application will receive another consideration if there is an available unit when the landlord receives evidence of actual ability to pay the rent. The notice must also describe what information the landlord considers evidence of actual ability to pay. The landlord is not required to hold the apartment while the tenant gathers necessary information.
