Monday, March 25, 2024

Do the timelines for Apartment acceptance begin "when I caught the charge" or when?

 


The timeframe of “Charge from Dates” to “Acceptance Dates” for apartments varies greatly, making it a complex and challenging task.

  • Some only accept misdemeanors after 5 to 7 years from the conviction date or discharge date.
  • A few companies will never accept an assault misdemeanor conviction.
  • Some accept misdemeanors from the conviction date plus 5 to 7 years.
  • Deferred adjudications are usually not accepted until finished with probation or 5 years from the end of probation. And some—not at all—look at it as a lifetime decline.
  • Felonies depend on the charge (the more serious the charge after parole or probation, depending on whether it was a state charge or a federal charge).
    • DWI can be immediate, lasting 2 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years, or not at all.
    • Simple possession is usually 5 years, 7 years, or 10 years from conviction.
    • Manufacturing or delivery is usually 10 years after Parole ends.
    • Financial crimes (credit card abuse, hot checks, etc.) usually last 5-7 years from conviction.
    • Robbery and burglary are usually 7 years from conviction, but a few places only consider these charges for 7 years after parole ends.
    • Serious violent crimes (assault, aggravated charges, M/D, kidnapping, and arson) usually occur 10 years after parole ends. Intoxication assault is a bit different.
    • Firearm and weapon felonies are 10 years after parole.
    • Murder 1 and sex offender crimes—almost never, and the ones that will—won't pay a commission, and I can’t work for free, so I don’t take on these cases.

If you aren’t confused now, let me add one thing.

These policies change often. I called on Monday, and the criteria looked good, but on Tuesday, the criteria changed to not allowing my client to be accepted. When complexes are sold, as they often are, policies change. Don’t think I can give you a list today and it will be good in 6 months; it probably won’t. The best way is to always get involved.

Just a short description of how I work: I have 2 rules and 2 practices.

  • I have to trust you, and I will treat you with kindness. In return, I expect both from you.
  • If you don’t put my name down at the apartments and email me when you are accepted, I will never work with you again. I consider it stealing from me and my family. I expect you to live up to the commitment you made when you filled out the finance form.
  • If I set up a coaching call with you for a certain time, I will try two additional times, and then you must set up a new time. This coaching accounts for my great success in helping people be accepted at the apartment I refer you to and will give you key strategies on how to present your "blemish." Keep in mind that everything is above board and above approach.
  • If you aren’t accepted because of my work and not because of low credit, income different than you listed on the form, or charges in another state or country, I will give you a larger rebate to make up for it.

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