# Non-Disclosure Order & Apartment Screening | FFA | Felon Friendly Apartments

> What a sealed record should hide from apartment screening, why some vendors still surface it, and the correction steps under the FCRA.

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Last-Modified: 2026-07-20

GUIDE

# How a Non-Disclosure Order Affects Apartment Screening

What a sealed record should hide from apartment screening, why some vendors still surface it, and the correction steps under the FCRA.

![Person reviewing sealed record documents at a desk, candid light](/images/misc/person-reviewing-sealed-record-documents-at-a-desk.webp)

What a sealed record should hide from apartment screening, why some vendors still surface it, and the correction steps under the FCRA.

## What this guide covers

-   What sealed records should hide
-   Why some still surface; correction steps

![Non-disclosure order paperwork on a table, everyday setting](/images/misc/non-disclosure-order-paperwork-on-a-table-everyday.webp)

## Background

Explain the screening effect of sealing. (Renter with a non-disclosure order still appearing wants to fix it.)

## What matters most

-   **What sealed records should hide.** Understanding this piece typically has the largest single effect on approval odds.
-   **Why some still surface; correction steps.** Two identical applicants can get different answers at different properties for this reason.
-   **What documentation strengthens an application.** Preparation cuts down on repeated applications and burned fees.

## Honest expectations

We are direct with renters about what this record type does and does not open. Where a situation is a near-universal hard stop, we say so up front rather than collect an application fee. Where a property will genuinely review, we identify it so you spend your one application well.

## What to do next

1.  Pull your own screening report so you know what a landlord will see. See 
    
    how to check your own background before you apply
    
    [/guide/how-to-check-your-own-background-before-you-apply/ →](/guide/how-to-check-your-own-background-before-you-apply/)
    
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2.  Line up certified dispositions from the county clerk and any completion documentation.
3.  Have income verification ready — most Texas apartments want gross monthly income at 3x rent.
4.  Get a pre-screened shortlist before you apply blind.

## Related

-   Non Disclosure Order
    
    [/non-disclosure-order/ →](/non-disclosure-order/)
    
-   Order Of Non Disclosure In Texas Chapter 411
    
    [/guide/order-of-non-disclosure-in-texas-chapter-411/ →](/guide/order-of-non-disclosure-in-texas-chapter-411/)
    

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## Apartments With a Non-Disclosure Order

We match renters whose non-disclosure order has not yet cleared screening to Texas apartments that review records case-by-case.

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[/non-disclosure-order/ →](/non-disclosure-order/)

## Common Questions

Should a non-disclosure order hide my record from apartments?

Yes, from most screening, but lag can cause it to appear temporarily.

What if a sealed record still shows?

Dispute it with the screening company and provide your order.

How long does lag last?

It varies by vendor; disputing speeds correction.

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