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sxswnxnw t1_iv97rv9 wrote

Can't you just offer to pay a larger security deposit or pay some rent in advance?

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umbligado t1_ivbww7z wrote

These options are limited at the state level. Landlords are only allowed to ask for up to 2 month’s rent equivalent as security deposit. In general, this limitation is a good thing.

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ZeroKittyRose OP t1_ivavu0l wrote

To be honest I've never tried that, or thought apartment complexes worked with that. But hey doesn't hurt to try

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sxswnxnw t1_ivbd4ts wrote

Most landlords and lessors just want money. They don't care where it comes form most of the time, just that it will keep coming. Maybe offer first and last month's rent plus a security deposit that equals a month's rent to start. Then just add a month of rent from there until they say yes. If they don't, try someone else. Private and small landlords are even more likely to say yes than the larger ones.

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xorekin t1_ivdh9yh wrote

They don't care where it comes from until it's a voucher.

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