If my roommate and I are trying to get a new apartment but she has a drug possession charge that was dismissed, will this prevent us from renting?
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If my roommate and I are trying to get a new apartment but she has a drug possession charge that was dismissed, will this prevent us from renting?
Asked on January 29, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
It may prevent you from jointly renting: a dropped or dismissed charge doesn't cease to exist and is still findable on background checks. Landlords are allowed to not rent to people due to criminal acts or backgrounds, so a landlord could become aware of this and refuse to rent to her.
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