Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas
Misdemeanors in Background Checks
Is it legal for tenants to deny residency based on two or less misdemeanors? If so, is it standard/common practice?
Asked on 8/05/08, 4:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
Re: Misdemeanors in Background Checks
Yes it is legal, and it is fairly common. Talk with a lawyer in your area, and see if these charges qualify you for an Order of Non Disclosure.
Answered on 8/06/08, 8:29 am