# Second Chance Apartments After Eviction: Plan Your Search

> Searching for second chance apartments after an eviction in Texas? Get your court paperwork and costs in writing. We check each property's rental history rules.

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Looking for second chance apartments after an eviction? Get the court paperwork that shows how your case ended. We check each property’s rental history rules before you apply.

## The short answer

Before you pay anything, get a written quote that lists every extra charge, what it covers and whether you get it back. Fees vary by property, and paying a bigger one doesn’t buy a yes.

We’re the No Credit Check Apartment Team, a licensed real estate team brokered by Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC (TREC #562021). Between us we have more than 20 years in real estate, working with property managers across Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. We point renters with credit, eviction and record problems to communities whose criteria may fit them, and each property makes its own rental decision.

## What that means for you

Expect a bigger risk fee or deposit than you’d see for a credit problem alone. And many communities want income of 3x the rent or more.

Send us the paperwork on [how the case ended](https://guides.sll.texas.gov/landlord-tenant-law/about-evictions) and proof any balance is paid. We use both to narrow your list to communities whose criteria may fit.

## How Texas communities handle it

Texas property managers screen through a handful of companies, including TransUnion SmartMove, RealPage LeasingDesk, and AppFolio. Some check rent payment data from Experian RentBureau, and old apartment balances often show up through collection agencies like NCAC. Each one pulls up different information, and each management company reads it differently.

A denied application usually costs $50 to $75, and those fees stack up fast when you apply without knowing how a property screens.

For more on renting with an eviction, see our page on [eviction](/eviction/) or the related guides below.

## What to do next

Don't know where to apply, or tired of paying fees just to get turned down? Don’t guess. Send us your situation and we’ll point you to Texas communities worth a look. It’s free to you; communities pay our referral fee out of their advertising budgets.

Related reading: [eviction](/eviction/) · [apartment risk fees](/guide/apartment-risk-fee/)

## FAQ

How soon after an eviction can I rent again? + 

Some communities will consider a recent eviction, but the list is short. More open up each year as the eviction gets older.

What risk fee should I expect after an eviction? + 

Usually more than we see for credit issues. How much depends on how long ago the eviction happened and whether the case was dismissed or ended in a judgment.

What documents should I bring? + 

Bring the court paperwork showing how the eviction ended and any letter confirming you paid the balance. Add pay stubs or other proof of income.

## Related guides

[### Does a Dismissed Eviction Still Show Up on Screening?

A dismissed eviction filing can still show up, but properties usually treat it more lightly than a judgment. A certified dismissal order from the court is the proof managers want.](/guide/does-dismissed-eviction-show-on-screening/)[### Eviction vs. Broken Lease: What's the Difference for Renting?

An eviction means a landlord went to court. A broken lease means you left owing money. That difference changes which communities will consider you.](/guide/eviction-vs-broken-lease/)[### Filed vs. Granted vs. Dismissed Evictions Explained

Filed, granted, and dismissed evictions get screened differently. How Texas JP courts record each one changes how screening reads it, and the court's paperwork shows the outcome.](/guide/filed-vs-granted-vs-dismissed-evictions/)[### How Long Does an Eviction Stay on Your Record in Texas?

Evictions usually show up on screening for 5 to 7 years, and court records stay public. The older the eviction, the more communities open up.](/guide/how-long-does-eviction-stay-on-record-texas/)

## Want us to look at your situation?

Send us your screening issue and target city. We typically get back to you the same day to go over your form, and your community list usually takes 24 to 48 weekday hours. Weekend requests most likely hear from us Monday. Free.

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## Put this advice into practice

- [Organize your rental history](/calculators/rental-history-timeline/)
- [Prepare your application checklist](/calculators/application-readiness-checklist/)
- [See renter resources](/renter-resources/)