Am I allowed to know why my rental application was denied?

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Yes, reasons for rejecting your application for rent might include your credit profile, affordability or suitability such as "no pets" allowed in the complex.

Your application may not be rejected due to discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnic or social origin, colour, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language and birth.

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