Does an apartment quote hold the unit for a renter?

Quick answer

Not necessarily. A quote documents pricing and terms for an apartment, but it does not automatically reserve the unit. Multiple prospects may receive quotes for the same apartment. The renter should ask exactly what the property requires to secure or hold the unit. In Grant’s experience, that often means completing the legitimate application and paying the required legitimate charges, subject to the community’s policy. This is why he recommends applying the same day once the renter has chosen the apartment and the written quote is clear. Waiting can allow another renter to take the exact unit.

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