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Joshua Campbell
Feb 27, 2026
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I want to share my experience so others can make an informed decision before applying.
I applied to Center West Apartments and was initially approved as a sole applicant after a background screening. Based on that approval, I scheduled movers, utilities, and prepared to vacate my current residence.
Approximately three weeks before move-in, I notified the leasing office that my partner would also be living with me, in compliance with lease requirements. At that point, the application process was rerun and the reasons for denial began to change.
First, I was told my partner did not meet income qualifications. After clarification that I was the primary leaseholder, the explanation changed again. I was then denied based on a criminal background issue.
The adverse action report later showed the denial was based on a burglary record for a different individual with the same name in Texas. That record does not belong to me and does not match my identity or Social Security number. The screening company classified it as a “criminal non-match,” yet it was still used to deny my application.
This denial occurred five days before my scheduled move-in, with no meaningful escalation process offered. Despite being denied based on incorrect information, the property has retained my $250 administrative fee and has not responded to refund requests.
Housing decisions carry real consequences. The lack of consistency, communication, and accountability in this process caused unnecessary stress and disruption. I would strongly encourage anyone applying here to ask detailed questions about screening procedures, escalation options, and refund policies before submitting an application.
Edit ⭐️After their reply to my review!
Thank you for responding publicly. I do want to be clear for accuracy.
This was not a matter of being unhappy with a valid screening result. I was denied based on a criminal record that does not belong to me. The report referenced a burglary charge for a different individual with the same name in Texas. At the time I lived in Texas, my legal surname was different, and the record does not match my identity or Social Security number. The screening provider classified the record as a “criminal non-match.”
While I was told I could dispute the report, the dispute process was stated to take weeks, and the denial was issued five days before my scheduled move-in. No escalation, conditional approval, or temporary hold was offered despite the misidentification.
It is also worth noting that while Center West chose to respond to this review over the weekend, my direct emails requesting a refund of the $250 administrative fee — retained despite denial based on incorrect information have gone unanswered. No apology, no explanation of process failure, and no response regarding reimbursement has been provided.
I am sharing this so future applicants understand how screening errors, timing, and fee retention are handled in practice.