Find Texas 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.
It is part of our free, licensed felon friendly apartments locating service across five Texas metros.
What You Get
- ✓What a non-disclosure order should hide from screening
- ✓Why some vendors still surface sealed records
- ✓Correction steps and dispute path
- ✓Referrals to legal aid
Felon Friendly Apartments (TREC #679806) helps renters across Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth whose sealed record still shows on apartment screening. An Order of Non-Disclosure seals a record from most private screening, but database lag at vendors like RealPage and TransUnion SmartMove can still cause it to surface. We explain what a non-disclosure order should hide, why certain vendors still report sealed records, and the correction steps - while matching you to Texas communities that review case-by-case. Sealing is legal work; we refer to qualified legal aid and do not provide legal advice.
Sealed Record vs. Expunged Record in Texas
Expungement under Chapter 55A removes the record entirely. Non-disclosure under Government Code Chapter 411 Subchapter E-1 seals it from most private access while leaving it visible to government entities like Texas DPS. Different Texas Code chapters govern each process, and eligibility depends on offense type, conviction age, and case disposition.
Why Sealed Records Still Show on Screening
- Database lag at commercial aggregators like RealPage and TransUnion SmartMove.
- Vendor-specific update schedules. One property’s vendor may be current; another’s may be six months behind. Entrata-powered and AppFolio-based communities pull from different data feeds on different cycles.
- Older cached reports re-used at low-cost vendors that rely on stale national databases.
Related Record Categories
- Expunged records - record removal rather than sealing.
- Deferred adjudication - often the underlying case type.
- Dismissed charges - non-conviction outcomes.
Get Your Free Property Match
Free intake across all five Texas metros. Bring the certified order if you have it. The Felon Friendly Apartments team typically delivers a matched shortlist within 24-48 hours (2026 service timeline).
How It Works
Send the order and any screening report
Certified copy of the Chapter 411 order plus whatever the property's vendor returned.
We identify the vendor and route around it
If the vendor at Property A is behind, we match you to properties on Vendor B while you correct Vendor A.
Dispute path in parallel
FCRA dispute walk-through; we do not provide legal advice.
Matched shortlist
24-48 hours. Free service.
Send Us Your Non-Disclosure Order Details
Free, licensed, 24-48 hour shortlist. Application fee rebated on approval.
TESTIMONIALS
What Renters Say
Real feedback from Texas renters we've helped. First-initial only to protect privacy.
"I had a felony from seven years ago and every application came back denied. They sent me a shortlist of four properties that actually review case-by-case. I got approved at the second one."
"They were honest with me about which properties would even look at my record. No false hope, no runaround. That saved me from wasting more application fees."
"I was on a parole deadline and didn't know where to start. They moved fast and found a place my officer approved before the deadline. The fee rebate on approval was real."
"I didn't realize my deferred adjudication still showed on screening reports. They explained it plainly and matched me to a community that treated it correctly."
See Apartments That Accept Your Record
Free, confidential, and typically returned in 24-48 hours.
Questions About This Record Type
What does an Order of Non-Disclosure seal from apartment screening?
A Chapter 411 Subchapter E-1 Order of Non-Disclosure seals the record from most private screening. Government entities can still see it; most apartment screening vendors cannot report it after the order takes effect. Timing matters: the record may still show for a period as vendors update.
Why does the record still show if I have a non-disclosure order?
Database lag. Screening vendors update on different schedules; some pull from stale aggregators. Under the FCRA, you have a dispute right. See [how to dispute background check errors](/guide/how-to-dispute-background-check-errors/).
Is a non-disclosure order the same as an expungement?
No. Expungement (Chapter 55A) removes the record. Non-disclosure (Chapter 411) seals it from most private access but leaves it visible to government entities. Which one applies depends on the case and eligibility rules.
Can I still apply while I dispute a stale vendor?
Yes. We route you to properties that use a different screening vendor while you dispute the stale report under the FCRA. Most renters with a valid non-disclosure order receive a matched shortlist within 24-48 hours.
How much does the locating service cost for renters with a sealed record?
The service is free. Apartment communities pay referral fees from their marketing budgets, and we rebate the application fee on approval and lease signing. Your rent is identical whether you use our service or apply directly.