I’m currently in the process of securing housing in the Silver Spring area and have already been approved and offered leases by multiple properties.
The one I actually want is Solaire 8250, but I’ve hit a weird issue with them.
I’m relocating from NYC for a new job and haven’t started yet. My employer provides a signed offer letter (with salary, start date, etc.) as proof of employment, and that’s been accepted by every other property I applied to.
Solaire, however, is insisting on direct employment verification, which my employer does not provide for new hires (this has been confirmed by HR). So now I’m kind of stuck in this loop.
At this point I’m honestly confused. The offer letter clearly shows everything they need, and it’s worked everywhere else.
Part of me feels like I’m getting the runaround, maybe because the original unit I applied for got leased already. I wouldn’t even mind switching units, I just want clarity.
Has anyone dealt with something similar at Solaire or with properties in this area? Is this normal or am I right to think this is a bit off?