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Approval can sometimes happen quickly, but Grant recommends allowing roughly three to four business days rather than planning around a best-case same-day approval. The apartment may need to process screening, verify employment or income, or request additional documentation. Once approved, the renter should review the lease promptly and meet the property’s signing deadline. Exact processing times and lease deadlines vary by community. HomeBase’s timing framework leaves enough space for these steps so the renter is not trying to solve an approval problem immediately before moving or starting work.
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