# Renting With a Violent Offense Record: What We Check > We check if individual review is offered, who handles it and what a property needs. We don't claim any property will accept you. URL: https://felonfriendlyapartments.com/guide/which-apartments-review-violent-offenses/ - [Home](/) - › - [Guides](/guide/) - › - [Apartments That Accept Assault or Violent Offenses](/assault-violent-offenses/) - › - Renting With a Violent Offense Record: What We Check GUIDE # Renting With a Violent Offense Record: What We Check Whether an apartment will review a violent offense record comes down to two things: its current policy and a clear review process. We check both for you. This guide doesn't include a property list. ![An apartment building on a bright Texas day](/images/misc/apartment-exterior-on-a-bright-texas-day-candid.webp) ## What this guide covers - Getting the offense category right - How we check review - Comparing your real options ![Person looking over a shortlist at a desk](/images/misc/person-reviewing-a-shortlist-at-a-desk-everyday-se.webp) ## Get the category right first Use the offense and outcome from the disposition. We check if the property's definition of violent offenses covers your case, and how it treats pending charges compared with convictions or dismissals. What people call your case may not match the policy. ## Then we check review We find out if the rule is a flat no at that property, or if a reviewer will look at more information. We check which dates matter and which documents the reviewer takes. An older case doesn't automatically qualify. ## Compare your real options - What does the community's rule say? We check that part. - Is there a real path to review? - When would fees be due? - How does the timing fit your move date and any OK you need from your probation or parole officer? A discounted unit, an older building or a story about someone else getting approved won't answer these questions. Our [locating service for violent offense records](/assault-violent-offenses/) explains how we search for you. If you need housing fast, use [Local Help](/local-resources/) at the same time. Ask each provider directly about its limits and open spots. We can't guarantee you'll get into an apartment or a support program. ## What to do next - Keep the offense and outcome from your disposition handy. - Tell us your dates and any supervision you're on. We check which dates each rule counts. - Read [when a violent offense is a hard stop](/guide/when-a-violent-offense-is-a-hard-stop/) to see where a rule ends review. - Confirm fees and open units 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 Assault or Violent Offenses Violent offense rules vary a lot by property. We check each definition and review path, then send you places where a review is possible. [See how our violent record search works →](/assault-violent-offenses/) ## Common Questions ### Do any apartments review violent offense records? Some offer a review. Two things decide it: the property's current policy and if it has a clear review process. We check both. ### Does the age of a violent offense matter? It can, if the rule uses a lookback period. An older case doesn't automatically qualify, so we check which dates the rule counts. ### Is a pending violent charge treated like a conviction? Not always. We look at how a property treats pending charges compared with convictions and dismissals. ## 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/)