Which apartment application documents should a renter keep on their phone?

Quick answer

At minimum, keep the employment offer letter immediately accessible and have the address history available electronically. A photo of the driver’s license or other accepted ID can also be helpful, along with legitimate assistance-animal documentation when applicable, a bank statement when assets may matter for qualification, and vehicle information. Grant’s main rule is not to depend on finding an old email or remembering an HR-portal password after the renter has already chosen an apartment. The phone should contain enough information to start the application promptly while any remaining supporting document can be provided through the property’s approved process.

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