# Apartments That Accept Paid Evictions in Texas > A paid eviction balance improves your odds even though the filing stays. We show which Texas properties approve paid-balance renters. URL: https://evictionfriendlyapartments.com/apartments-that-accept-evictions-balance-paid/ # Eviction Balance Paid? More Doors Open, Here's Where Placement help for renters whose eviction balance is paid in full, better odds, record remains. - Properties that approve paid/satisfied balances (broader Class-B and some Class-A) - Proof-of-payment checklist to bring to leasing offices - Paid vs unpaid approval comparison for each PMC - How to dispute persistent 'unpaid' flags on screening reports Get My Free List [#free-list →](#free-list) Call 808-213-6770 [tel:808-213-6770 →](tel:808-213-6770) ### See Who Approves Your Situation Callback within 2 hours A licensed Texas agent verifies which properties in your target city approve your specific eviction status. Callback within 2 hours. **Licensed** Texas Agent · TREC #679806 **8+** years placing evictions **100% free** to renters **63+** Birdeye reviews Last updated: July 17, 2026 ## A paid balance changes your rental math meaningfully If you paid off your eviction balance, either directly to the former landlord or through collections, you are no longer in the most-restrictive tier of Texas rental screening. The court filing is permanent (Texas has no expungement, see our expungement guide [/guide/can-you-get-an-eviction-expunged-in-texas/ →](/guide/can-you-get-an-eviction-expunged-in-texas/) ), but the balance itself now reads as “satisfied” or “paid in full” on your screening report. That single change unlocks a significantly wider property list. Many properties that auto-deny open-balance applicants will manually review paid-balance ones. Some Class-A luxury properties that would never consider an open-balance renter will approve a paid-balance renter with 4x rent income and a clean 24 months since the eviction. And most mid-market properties treat a paid balance similarly to a dismissed eviction, a “case-by-case” review rather than automatic decline. ![Renter touring apartment with leasing agent](/images/misc/renter-at-apartment-tour-with-leasing-agent-walkin.webp) ## What “paid” really means on a screening report Screening companies pull data from three main sources: 1. **JP court filings** (permanent, public, unchanged by payment) 2. **LexisNexis rental history database** (updates from landlord reports and collections) 3. **Credit bureaus** (updates from collections and paid-in-full status) Paying updates sources 2 and 3, generally within 30 to 90 days. Source 1, the court filing, stays. What a leasing agent actually sees on the SafeRent or CoreLogic report is a combination of all three, with the balance status prominently displayed. If your balance is paid but your screening report still shows “unpaid” or “open,” it’s likely a data-lag issue. You can file a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) dispute directly with the screening company. Our dispute guide [/guide/how-to-dispute-an-eviction-on-your-screening-report/ →](/guide/how-to-dispute-an-eviction-on-your-screening-report/) walks through the process. ## Proof-of-payment package to bring to the leasing office Even after the screening report updates, bringing your own documentation strengthens the application: - **Zero-balance letter** from the former landlord or collections agency (must be on their letterhead with a signature) - **Satisfaction of judgment** if you paid through the court (file with the JP court that issued the judgment) - **Bank statement or payment receipt** showing the payment - **Screening report** (SafeRent, SmartMove, or Experian RentBureau) showing the updated status - **Letter of explanation** giving a two-paragraph context (see our LOE template [/guide/how-to-write-a-letter-of-explanation-for-an-eviction/ →](/guide/how-to-write-a-letter-of-explanation-for-an-eviction/) ) Renters who bring the full package see approval rates roughly 40% higher than those who don’t. ## Paid-balance approval by property tier ### Mid-market and Class-B Wide approval with a paid balance and 2+ year age. Many Willow Bridge, RPM Living, Lincoln Property, and Venterra properties treat this like a case-by-case review. Some Greystar mid-market too. ### Class-A luxury Approval possible with paid balance PLUS 3+ year age PLUS strong income (4x rent) PLUS clean rental history since the eviction. Not automatic, but real. Guarantor products can bridge the gap. ### Independent operators Widest flexibility. Paid balance is often enough for independent operators to approve on the spot, especially with strong current income. ![Texas Class-A apartment building exterior](/images/misc/texas-class-a-apartment-building-exterior-with-poo.webp) ## Realistic paid-balance move-in numbers For a $1,600/month Texas apartment with a paid eviction balance, budget: - Application fee: $50 to $100 - Risk fee: $150 to $300 (often reduced from open-balance levels; sometimes waived at Class-B) - Security deposit: 1x to 1.5x standard ($1,600 to $2,400) - First month + admin: $1,600 + $150 - Guarantor (if used): $150 to $400 one-time Total move-in cash for a paid-balance renter: **$3,000 to $4,700**. Meaningfully lower than open-balance ($4,500 to $6,500). ## How we work paid-balance cases Our process: 1. Confirm the paid balance is reflected on your current screening report (we help you pull one if needed) 2. If not reflected, help you file an FCRA dispute to update 3. Build a target list of properties in your city that specifically treat paid balances favorably 4. Package your proof-of-payment documentation 5. Coach the letter of explanation Most paid-balance clients place within 1 to 2 weeks. Fill out the form above to start. ## Why Renters Choose Us for This Situation What makes our placement approach different for Balance Paid. 1 ### Cross-PMC paid-balance intelligence We know which PMCs treat 'satisfied' balances favorably and which still auto-deny. 2 ### Screening report correction expertise If your balance is paid but your screening report still shows 'unpaid,' we help you fix it. 3 ### Class-A upside knowledge A paid balance plus a strong file can unlock Class-A properties that were previously off-limits. ## Stop Wasting Application Fees. Get a Verified List. A licensed Texas agent calls you within 2 hours with the properties that actually approve your situation. Free to you, always. Get My Free List [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call 808-213-6770 [tel:808-213-6770 →](tel:808-213-6770) Free Guides ## Related guides in this cluster Deep-dive resources for this exact eviction situation. ### Does Paying Off an Eviction Improve Approval Odds? Confirm that paying helps approval even though the filing record stays, and how properties weigh a satisfied balance. [Does Paying Off an Eviction Improve Approval Odds? →](/guide/does-paying-off-an-eviction-improve-approval-odds/) ## Related Services ### Apartments That Accept Evictions With an Unpaid Balance Placement help for the hardest status, an eviction with an open balance still owed. [Apartments That Accept Evictions With an Unpaid Balance →](/apartments-that-accept-evictions-unpaid-balance/) ### Apartments That Accept Dismissed Evictions Placement help for renters whose eviction was dismissed or ruled in their favor. [Apartments That Accept Dismissed Evictions →](/apartments-that-accept-dismissed-evictions/) ### Apartments That Accept Evictions Over 2 Years Old Placement help for renters with an older eviction, more properties will consider you. [Apartments That Accept Evictions Over 2 Years Old →](/apartments-that-accept-evictions-over-2-years-old/) ## Questions About Balance Paid Straight answers, no legal fluff. Our licensed Texas agents place renters with evictions every week. ### Does paying my eviction balance remove it from my record? + No, the court filing itself is permanent under TRCP Rule 76a. What paying does is update the balance status from 'unpaid' to 'satisfied' or 'paid in full,' which many properties weigh significantly in your favor. See our \[does paying help\](/guide/does-paying-off-an-eviction-improve-approval-odds/) guide. ### How long until my screening report reflects the paid balance? + It can take 30 to 90 days for the update to flow from your landlord or collections to the screening databases (LexisNexis, Experian RentBureau). We help you speed it up by disputing directly with the screening companies once you have paid documentation. ### What proof do I need at the leasing office? + A zero-balance letter from the former landlord or collections agency, a copy of any satisfaction of judgment filed with the court, and screening report showing the update. We help you assemble all three. ### Which Texas PMCs treat paid balances favorably? + Most mid-market properties, including many Willow Bridge, RPM Living, Lincoln Property Company, and Venterra communities, treat a paid balance similarly to a dismissed eviction. MAA and Camden generally case-by-case with paid balances plus 2+ year age. Greystar policy is property-level. ### How do I prove my eviction balance is paid off? + Request a zero-balance letter or satisfaction of judgment from the original landlord or collection agency. This is the single most valuable document for a paid-balance application — it removes the open-debt flag that most Class-A screening rules auto-deny on. ## 63+ Verified Renter Reviews Real placements from real Texas renters with evictions. Sarah M. — Houston Verified "2-year-old eviction, unpaid balance — housed in 9 days. They found me a place when everyone else said no." Housed in 9 Days Elena S. — Austin Verified "Single mother with two evictions — housed in 12 days. I was scared I'd be homeless, but Ross found us a great home." Housed in 12 Days James W. — Dallas Verified "Recent dismissal, high balance — housed in 3 days. Professional service that actually knows the properties." Housed in 3 Days Marcus R. — Houston Verified "I had a 3-year-old eviction with an unpaid balance and they found me a place in Houston in about two weeks. No wasted application fees." Housed in 14 Days ## Don't Get Denied Again. Talk to a Texas Expert Today. Get your verified list of eviction-friendly Texas apartments within hours, not days. Free to you, always. Get My Free List [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call 808-213-6770 [tel:808-213-6770 →](tel:808-213-6770)