Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas

Discrimination because of felony 20yrs ago

My husband and i applied to move in an apartment.We really love..

Credit good...Rental history good.....Jobs goood..

But 20yrs ago...My husband is not 40..But when 18yrs old..Young and dumb..Broke into a car and stole music tapes...Did not steal car but tapes only...(dumb kid)

but they say felony is a felony..No matter how long ago..

Is there a time limit on this...

If not..He will never be able to get an apartment anymore..

More and more apartments say no flenoys


Asked on 11/26/03, 9:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Discrimination because of felony 20yrs ago

This really isn't a real estate question. It is a criminal law question. Try asking in that category -- us real estate lawyers usually don't do much in that area. Best of luck.

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Answered on 11/26/03, 10:35 am


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