What to expect from apartment screening
Most Houston apartment communities screen applicants, and that includes our partner properties. We will not tell you otherwise. Searches for apartments with no background check often lead to listings that do not exist, ads that are not what they seem or fees collected before any real review happens.
The better question is not whether a property screens. It is whether the property will look at your whole situation when something on your record is not perfect. Some will, and that is where we come in.
Where a second chance is possible
Some partner properties consider applicants with criminal records, case by case. Others look past a past eviction, a broken lease or a low credit score. We cannot promise how any single property will decide, and we do not claim every record is accepted. What we can do is match you with partner properties where a person reviews your application instead of a system issuing an automatic denial.
Why honesty up front helps the match
The most useful thing you can do is tell your counselor what you are worried about. If we know what might come up, we can point you toward partner properties that are open to it and away from ones that are not. That saves you application fees and the sting of another denial.
Trying to hide something rarely works. It tends to surface during screening, and then the application is denied anyway. A conversation before you apply gives you a better shot.
How Done Deal Cosign works
We work with more than 121 partner properties across the Houston area. You tell us about your situation, a counselor reviews it, and we match you with partner properties where your application has a real chance. You choose the apartment you like from those partners.
Our office is at 4600 Hwy 6 N #102 in Houston, and counselors are available at 713-992-3000. More than 10,000 Houstonians have been approved through us since 2014.
- Fill out the short form on this page or call us.
- Tell your counselor what you are worried about.
- Complete the qualifying forms so we can review your history.
- Get pre-approved, pick from our partner properties and sign your lease.
What it costs
There are two fees: an Initial Fee and a Lease Assurance Fee. The amounts depend on your situation and the partner property's rates, and a counselor will walk you through them. If you are not pre-approved within 7 days, the Initial Fee is refunded. See our payment options page for details.
Keep reading
If a record is your main concern, read our page on felony friendly apartments in Houston. If it is an eviction or credit, our other guides cover those, and our main second chance apartments page ties it all together. You will find them linked below.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer apartments with no background check?
No. Partner properties do screen applicants. What we offer is a match with partner properties that review your whole situation, and some consider records case by case.
Will a record automatically get me denied?
Not always. Some partner properties consider applicants with criminal records, case by case. We cannot promise approval, but we will tell you honestly where you stand.
Should I tell my counselor what is on my record?
Yes. Knowing up front lets us match you with properties that are open to reviewing it and saves you from paying to apply where you would be denied.
How many partner properties do you have?
More than 121 partner properties across the Houston area. You choose the apartment you like from those partners.
What does it cost?
An Initial Fee and a Lease Assurance Fee, based on your situation and the partner property's rates. If you are not pre-approved within 7 days, the Initial Fee is refunded.
How long does it take?
You complete the qualifying forms first, and we aim to have your pre-approval decision within 7 days.
Do you have Spanish-speaking counselors?
Yes. Bilingual counselors are available. Call 713-992-3000 and ask for a Spanish-speaking counselor.