What does conditional apartment approval mean for a recent Aggie grad?

Quick answer

Conditional approval generally means the apartment is willing to approve you if an additional requirement is satisfied. That could include a larger deposit, guarantor or extra documentation, depending on the property and screening result. It is not automatically a reason to restart the search. Ask exactly what condition must be met, what it costs and whether it changes the lease terms before deciding how to proceed.

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