GUIDE
Renting With a Nonviolent Felony: How Policies Define It
“Nonviolent felony” is a fine place to start, but properties may sort their screening categories differently. We check how your actual offense and outcome fit the written criteria.
What this guide covers
- Why the broad label isn't enough
- Which dates to have ready
- What we check at each property
Don't lean on the broad label
A property may list certain offenses, use its own categories or go by a screening company's categories. We check which rule applies to the exact offense on the disposition. Your definition of nonviolent may not be the community's.
Have the dates ready
Keep the conviction date, release date and the date you finished supervision separate. If the policy uses a lookback, we find out what starts the clock. If the record is labeled wrong or the outcome is missing, dispute the error with the company that made the report.
What we check at each property
- Will the property look at this kind of case?
- What else does the household need to qualify?
- Is there a review process, and who handles it?
- What money is due at application, approval and move-in? Confirm that one with the property.
A building's price range or an apartment special doesn't prove a looser criminal policy. If a friend got approved there, that's a reason for us to check the property, not a stand-in for today's criteria.
Our search for apartments that accept felons is free to renters. Communities decide if they'll review and approve applications. Use the preparation checklist so you don't miss anything when you find an option worth applying to.
What to do next
- Find the exact offense on your disposition.
- Write down your conviction, release and supervision end dates.
- Send us your search details. We check how each property's categories fit your case.
- Confirm the money due at application and move-in with the property.
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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We help renters with felony convictions look for apartments. We check each community's written criteria against your record before you pay to apply.
See how our locating service works →Common Questions
Is it easier to rent with a nonviolent felony?
Sometimes. Properties sort offenses their own way, so “nonviolent” may not match their category. We check the exact offense against each policy.
Does a cheaper building or a rent special mean looser rules?
No. A price range or a special doesn't prove a looser criminal policy.
What helps a nonviolent felony application?
Clear dates, income proof the property accepts and a report with no errors. Dispute wrong entries with the company that made the report.
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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.