There is generally no specific legal deadline in most U.S. states for how long a landlord has to decide on a rental application. In practice, most landlords respond within a few days to about a week, depending on how quickly background and credit checks are completed. While delays are not usually regulated, landlords must still act in good faith and comply with fair housing laws, and unreasonable or unexplained delays can be considered poor practice.
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