# How Landlords Treat Domestic Violence Records | FFA | Felon Friendly Apartments

> Realistic expectations for a domestic violence record: the scrutiny level, how offense age changes options, and which property types review.

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Last-Modified: 2026-07-20

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# How Landlords Treat Domestic Violence Records

Realistic expectations for a domestic violence record: the scrutiny level, how offense age changes options, and which property types review.

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Realistic expectations for a domestic violence record: the scrutiny level, how offense age changes options, and which property types review.

## What this guide covers

-   Scrutiny level and offense-age effects
-   Reviewing property types

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## Background

Set realistic expectations for this segment. (Renter with a DV record wants honest expectations and options.)

## What matters most

-   **Scrutiny level and offense-age effects.** Understanding this piece typically has the largest single effect on approval odds.
-   **Reviewing property types.** 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

-   Domestic Violence Convictions
    
    [/domestic-violence-convictions/ →](/domestic-violence-convictions/)
    
-   How Offense Age Affects Violent Record Approval
    
    [/guide/how-offense-age-affects-violent-record-approval/ →](/guide/how-offense-age-affects-violent-record-approval/)
    

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## Apartments and Domestic Violence Convictions

Felon Friendly Apartments identifies the narrow set of Texas apartment communities that review domestic violence records and pre-screens your situation before any application is submitted.

See who reviews this record →

[/domestic-violence-convictions/ →](/domestic-violence-convictions/)

## Common Questions

Can I rent with a domestic violence conviction?

High scrutiny, but older records and individualized review open some options.

Does offense age help with a DV record?

Yes; recency is the main variable that opens reviewing properties.

Will you be honest about my odds?

Yes; we state hard stops up front and don't sell false hope.

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