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Do not assume the answer is automatically no. Grant recommends calling the leasing team, explaining that the renter is close to the guideline, and asking what the property will accept. Depending on the community, it may still approve the applicant, request a guarantor, suggest a lower-priced unit, consider verified assets, or require another condition. HomeBase should ask for that judgment rather than promise it. The property makes the final decision, and close cases are exactly where confirming the current screening rule before paying application fees can prevent wasted money or unnecessary compromise.
Explore related apartment guides and city and neighborhood information. Rental prices, availability, office locations and incentives can change; confirm time-sensitive details before making a decision.
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