Is it possible to apply for an apartment in your name alone, even if your’re married?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
Is it possible to apply for an apartment in your name alone, even if your’re married?
My husband’s background is keeping us from getting an apartment. So I was wondering if it would be allowed for me to apply by myself, as my record is clean?
Asked on July 14, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can apply in your naw alone but in order for your husband to live with you, you would more than likely need to list him as an occupant of the apartment. At that point, his background would probably be checked anyway. So you're better off being honest upfront wirh any prospective landlord's and hopefully you'll get one who is sympathic to your situation.
Note: If your husband moves in without permission and your landlord finds out you face possible eviction.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.