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Yes. If a renter must move during a peak summer month, Grant may compare a 14- or other longer-term lease against the standard 12-month option. The longer term can shift the next expiration away from May–July and into a potentially calmer leasing period. The first-year pricing and concession still matter, so the renter should compare exact quotes rather than assuming longer is always better. Lease length can be used as a renewal-calendar tool as well as a first-year pricing decision.
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