GUIDE
Property Crime Records and Individual Apartment Review
Some communities give a property crime record an individual review, and some follow a fixed rule. A vacancy, an older building or an advertised special doesn't tell you which.
What this guide covers
- What a reviewer looks at for property crime
- How to ask for an individual review
- What to check before you spend money
We find out what the reviewer looks at
Theft, fraud, burglary and other offenses don't all fall under one rule. Give us the exact disposition, and we check which part of the written criteria applies. Keep the criminal case apart from any rental debt, eviction or credit entry. Fixing one doesn't always fix the others.
Be specific when you ask for review
Ask who can review the application, if a corrected disposition matters, and what extra information you can send. If staff say “management decides,” ask how to reach the person who decides and when you can expect an answer. That phrase isn't a promise to approve.
Before spending money
- Let us check the current selection criteria for the actual property.
- Find out if review happens before or after you pay to apply. We can ask for you.
- Ask if a second look costs a second fee.
- Keep your documents and replies together.
If the written policy doesn't allow review, paying more won't change the result. Look at other options and use our theft and fraud locating page to start your search. If a criminal entry is wrong, follow the background report dispute steps. Disputing an error and asking for a second look are two different things.
What to do next
- Get the exact disposition for each case.
- Keep any rental debt or eviction entry apart from the criminal case.
- Send us your search details. We check if review happens before or after you pay.
- If an entry is wrong, follow the background report dispute steps.
Published by the Felon Friendly Apartment Team. This is general renter information. Each property makes its own decisions, and questions about your own case belong with a lawyer or legal aid.
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See how our locating service works →Common Questions
Do some apartments review property crime case by case?
Some communities offer an individual review, and others follow a fixed rule. We check which process each property uses for your offense.
Does a vacancy or rent special mean they will make an exception?
No. An empty unit or an advertised special doesn't mean review is offered.
What does “management decides” mean?
It means someone above the leasing office makes the call. It isn't a promise to approve. Ask who decides and when you'll hear back.
Know Where You Stand Before You Pay to Apply
Tell us what you need in your next home. We check each community's screening criteria against your record for free, so you can pick where to spend application fees.