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Grant generally says no. A relocation bonus or allowance is one-time money, while rent is a recurring obligation. Use employer assistance for genuine moving costs, deposits, basic furniture, travel, or other relocation expenses—or save what remains when employer rules allow it. Set the monthly apartment budget primarily from recurring salary and the renter’s ongoing financial picture. One-time assistance can make the move easier, but it should not create a rent level that becomes uncomfortable after the relocation money is gone.
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