# Will an Apartment Review a Felony? How We Check > We check each community's felony criteria, the papers it wants for a review and when fees are due. Building type won't tell you if a property reviews records. URL: https://felonfriendlyapartments.com/guide/which-apartments-review-felony-convictions/ - [Home](/) - › - [Guides](/guide/) - › - [Apartments That Accept Felony Convictions](/felony-convictions/) - › - Will an Apartment Review a Felony? How We Check GUIDE # Will an Apartment Review a Felony? How We Check Finding apartments that accept felons starts with each community's current criteria. We check those for you. How upscale a building is or what neighborhood it's in won't tell you if a felony gets reviewed. ![Garden style apartments with a leasing sign out front](/images/misc/garden-style-apartment-exterior-with-a-leasing-sig.webp) ## What this guide covers - What we ask each community - Three kinds of answers we get - Why there's no public list here ![Person touring an apartment breezeway](/images/misc/person-touring-an-apartment-breezeway-everyday-set.webp) ## What we ask each community Our first question is whether the current policy allows a review for your offense and the way your case ended. Then we ask which date counts and who handles the review. You don't have to tell your whole story or send court papers when you first reach out to us. ## Three kinds of answers we get - **They send written criteria:** we compare the rule with the facts of your case and follow up on anything unclear. - **They offer manager review:** we find out the process, the deadline and what documents they need. - **They say apply first:** we find out the fee and refund terms so you can decide before you pay. None of those answers is an approval. Staff, management and policies can change. ## Why there's no public list here A list that sits on a page can't tell you a community's current rules or how it will look at your application. This guide shows how we check your options. Our [free felony apartment locating service](/felony-convictions/) helps with the search itself. Before you pay, confirm the total move-in cost with the community. Use the [felony application checklist](/guide/what-to-have-ready-before-you-apply-with-a-felony/) to prepare. A shortlist is a starting point, not a promise that a property will review or approve you. ## What to do next - Get a copy of your own screening report so you see what a landlord sees. Our guide on [checking your own background](/guide/how-to-check-your-own-background-before-you-apply/) walks you through it. - Read [felony records and individualized assessment](/guide/felony-records-and-individualized-assessment/) to see how a review works. - Tell us your offense, outcome and dates. You don't need to send court papers. - Confirm the total move-in cost with the community before you pay. 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. RELATED SERVICE ## Apartments That Accept Felony Convictions We check felony rules at communities across Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio. Price and finishes don't decide it, so we look at the rule itself. [See how our felony search works →](/felony-convictions/) ## Common Questions ### Which Texas apartments review felonies? Each community's current criteria decide it, not its price or its neighborhood. We check those criteria against your offense, outcome and dates. ### Do luxury apartments ever accept felonies? Price and how fancy a place looks don't tell you. We look at each community's actual rule. ### Is a shortlist an approval? No. A shortlist is a starting point. Staff, management and policies can change, and the community decides on your application. ## Ready to Start Your Apartment Search? Our help is free to renters. Participating communities may pay our brokerage a referral fee. Tell us what you need, and we'll check each community's criteria against your record. [Start My Free Search](/find-apartments/) ## More renter help [Use renter checklists and budget tools](/renter-resources/) · [Browse the guide library](/guide/)