FAQS
Q: I have a broken lease. Can you help me?
Absolutely! Houston Broken Leases has helped many renters with broken leases find apartment options in Houston.
Q: I went through an eviction. Can you help me find an apartment that may accept my application?
Q: I have really bad credit. What are my chances of getting approved for an apartment?
Q: I have a felony. Can you help me find an apartment?
Q: What information do you need from me?
To help you find the best apartment options in Houston, Houston Broken Leases may ask the following questions:
- How old is the broken lease or eviction?
Older cases are usually easier to work with, but some properties may accept recent broken leases or evictions. - What property did the broken lease or eviction happen at?
This helps us avoid apartments managed by the same company. - Do you know the management company name?
This is especially helpful if you are moving from another city or state. - How much balance do you owe, if any?
Some apartments have limits on broken lease balances, while others may be more flexible. - Do you have rental history after the broken lease?
Positive rental history can improve your chances of approval. - Have you applied anywhere recently?
We need to know if you were approved or denied so we can avoid properties with similar requirements or management.
Q: I have an eviction. Can you help me?
What do you need to know?
We may need the following information:
- How old is the eviction?
Older evictions are usually easier to work with, but some properties may accept recent or current evictions. - What property was the eviction from?
This helps us avoid apartments managed by the same company. - Do you know the management company name?
This is helpful if you are moving from another city or state. - How much balance do you owe, if any?
Some properties have limits on eviction balances. If the balance is paid, you may have more options. Proof of a $0 balance may be needed. - Do you have rental history after the eviction?
Good rental history after an eviction can improve your chances and give you more choices.
Q: I have really bad credit. Can you help me?
Yes, we can. Houston Broken Leases helps people with low credit scores find apartment options in Houston.
What do you need to know?
We may need the following information:
- Do you know your credit scores?
You can check your credit through Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion for the most accurate information. - Do you owe any utility companies?
Some apartments may deny applications with unpaid utility balances. - Have you had any repossessions?
Recent repossessions can affect approval chances. The more accurate information you provide, the better we can help match you with apartments.
Q: I have filed for bankruptcy. Can you still help me lease an apartment?
Yes, we can. Houston Broken Leases helps people with bankruptcy find apartment options in Houston.
What do you need to know?
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How old is the bankruptcy?
Older bankruptcies are usually easier to work with, but we may still be able to help with recent or current bankruptcy. -
Did you file Chapter 7, 11, or 13 bankruptcy?
If you are still making payments, apartments may deduct those monthly payments from your income qualification.
Q: I had a foreclosure. Can you help me lease an apartment?
Yes, we can. Houston Broken Leases helps people with foreclosure history find apartment options in Houston.
What do you need to know?
We may need the following information:
- How old is the foreclosure?
Older foreclosures are usually easier to work with, but we may still be able to help with recent foreclosures. - Do you still owe money on the foreclosed property?
If the balance has been paid, you may have more apartment options available. - Are you making payments on the foreclosure balance?
If you are making payments, apartments may deduct those payments from your income qualification.
Foreclosures are often viewed as less severe than broken leases. Many apartment communities understand that financial hardships can happen and may still consider your application.
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Yes, we can. Houston Broken Leases helps people with evictions find apartment options that may accept their application.