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man2010 t1_j9ucs22 wrote

Is $5720 the broker fee or the total up front costs to move in? For a $1900/mo apartment I would assume it's the latter. Most apartments will cost 3-4 month's rent up front to move in (1 mo each for first month's rent, last month's rent, security deposit, and broker's fee). $5700 would equal 3 month's rent for this apartment, leaving the $20 for something else (new locks, application fee, etc.).

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CareerJust250 t1_j9ud3vo wrote

I just want to reiterate my point in this post is can I ask for an extension without repercussions?

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man2010 t1_j9udcox wrote

You can ask for whatever you want, but if you can't pay the up front costs right away then the landlord might think twice about renting to you

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AnyRound5042 t1_j9udmq2 wrote

If you're already signed then you should be okay to ask for an extension. If you haven't signed yet it's gonna be a red flag for them

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CareerJust250 t1_j9uekwd wrote

A red flag that I can’t pay $5720 in a month??? If i could do that I wouldn’t be looking for an apartment for 1900

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Icy-Neck-2422 t1_j9uf8ch wrote

I'd suggest calming down a bit. People are just trying to be helpful.

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