<prompt> Human: Ok so, my girlfriend and I are looking to live in a 1br at high-end complex. Were in the application process and the application is asking if I have committed any crimes in the past and if so, to list them and the county and state the crimes were committed in. I have DUIs on my record.The most recent one is 4 years old and is still under appeal. I e never been evicted, never owed any money to a landlord besides rent obviously and the DUIs are the only crimes Ive ever been charged with. At this stage of the application, I havent read any languages that states that I am subjected to a criminal background check, however, Im afraid that if I disclose any of my DUIs, none have been committed in California that they will proceed with a background check.What do I do? The place is highly sought after and Im afraid that if I disclose my crimes that they will reject my application without a background check, which Im sure they have the right to do so.Are they asking because they will inevitably run a criminal background check and listing the when and where will just help them? Am I better off saying nothing?EDIT: THANKS FOR THE INPUT, IVE ALREADY SUBMITTED THE APPLICATION SO IM HOPING FOR THE BESTUPDATE: WE GOT IT! I disclosed and they were ok with it!! Assistant: Its multiple DUIs. Anyone who does a background check is going to see it. If its a highly sought after apartment, then theyre not likely to rent to someone with a criminal history, as it indicates a higher level of risk for them.ETA - Seeing comments claiming that DUIs arent that bad. Just to clarify, 1 DUI is generally seen by property managers as a mistake anybody could make, 2 DUIs and youre getting into dangerous territory. A person with 3 DUIs is always a person who has substance abuse andor judgement issues. That is, the exact type of person who can cause a lot of headaches at a property. My guidance to OP is to be open and honest about the issues. If hes getting treatment and has stayed sober, employed, and in a relationship for a certain period of time, the property manager might use their good judgement and approve him.Human: Thats what I thought. What about providing documentation that I have completed rehabilitation? I  <response>: That may help. Hell, anything might help. If youre still in recovery you can be frank with them about it. Honesty in these situations is always your best route. I mean, from their perspective theyre gonna be sort of blindsided by your DUIs. If you talk to them directly beforehand and address it frankly and honestly then youll be fine. 