Eviction record sealing is a legal process that hides an eviction case from public view, so it does not show up in routine background or tenant screening checks. Whether sealing is available, and the conditions for it, depend on your state or local law. Some places seal certain cases automatically, while others require you to file a request.
In short
Eviction record sealing is a legal process that hides an eviction case from public view, so it does not show up in routine background or tenant screening checks. Whether sealing is available, and the conditions for it, depend on your state or local law. Some places seal certain cases automatically, while others require you to file a request.
A sealed eviction record can make it far easier to be approved for a new rental, since many landlords reject applicants with any eviction filing on their history.
A process that hides an eviction case from public records
Availability and rules vary widely by state and locality
May be automatic in some places, by request in others
Often available when a case was dismissed or you won
Sealed records usually do not appear in screening reports
May have waiting periods or eligibility conditions
No. Eligibility depends on your state or local law and often on how the case ended, such as a dismissal or a tenant win. Check the rules where the case was filed.
Sealing generally hides the court record from public view and routine screening checks, but it may not erase every trace. Confirm what sealing covers in your jurisdiction.
Screening companies sometimes report old, dismissed, or already-sealed cases. You can request your report and dispute any inaccurate entries.
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