I got a DWI on New Years this year, worst thing in my and life and it was caused by my own actions... sucks. I am looking to move and picked up an application from a new aparment complex then noticed at the bottom it asked if you had ever been convicted of a Criminal Offense. Has having a DWI affected anyone from getting an apartment?
2006-10-01 13:49:19 · 10 answers · asked by jmackg00 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
On applications for apartments, most are looking for felony convictions. Any felony conviction in the past 10 years, will keep you from getting an apartment. In Texas DWI is not a felony. At least not your first conviction of it. However if this not your first conviction for a DWI or if there were other factors such as having kids in the car or vehicular assault etc.... then it could turn into a felony real fast.
The best thing is to be honest with your manager. Let them know of the DWI. Check with your state laws to find out if DWI is a felony or not.
2006-10-01 15:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by thanson73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-25 03:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the difference between an honest common-man and those we elect to office. A congressman would answer 'no' on the rent application and if questioned later, would brush the whole DWI event as maybe a social indescretion, or overzealous enforcement, but not a crime. And a sports figure would say they never 'knowlingly' took anything to affect their driving and they certainly never committed a crime, and celebrity actress would just say that they had one small drink on an empty stomach, and it didn't mix well with other health supplment tablets.
I don't know the answer to your question, but I compliment the responsibility you take for your actions. And if you ever decide to run for office, please let us know. :)
2006-10-01 14:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly doubt a DWI will affect a rental decision unless you have other priors. I don't think they should check criminal records for that type of stuff anyway.
When does the punishment stop? If someone has "paid their debt to society" then that should be it. Its ridiculous. I know a lot of people who have criminal records, and they're trying to get their lives back together, but its difficult to do that when your history follows you everywhere. Its one thing if you're violating probation and what not, but if your sentence is complete then discriminatory practices shouldn't be allowed.
2006-10-01 14:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by tangyterp83 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One DWI will probably not keep you from getting an apartment. If you lie an the application, that will cause problems.
2006-10-01 13:58:35 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be able to do this. It would help if you know where you want to be in Alaska. I know that Florida is large, but Alaska is about four times as large. I own property in Anchorage and Fairbanks that I rent out. The rules here are the same as anywhere. Have a job, have money to cover first and last month or deposit, be polite to the landlord, and show your maturity. You will have no problem.
2016-03-18 03:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by Shane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't. Most apartments are looking for felonies ESPECIALLY property
crimes ( duh), spousal abuse, maybe drugs. Stuff like this which may red
flag you as disruptive force in the apartment community. FORGOT -
child abuse - thatls # 1. Don't worry if DWI is all.
2006-10-01 14:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by wallyinsa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, It is a criminal offense, and in some states a felony, which if not disclosed in the application, but found out later you could be on the street.
2006-10-01 13:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by josephjandrasik@snet.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say no it should not affect it, I think they are talking about other criminal activities.
2006-10-01 13:55:18 · answer #9 · answered by LadyL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I often end up posting the same question on other sites
2016-08-23 07:58:54 · answer #10 · answered by alix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋