Supposing that you have a criminal record, you can get the report sealed or expunged. In most cases, this is an option only assuming that you’ve stayed out of trouble. Once a record is sealed, the record is still out there – it’s simply not easily reachable. But when a document is expunged, the information is erased like the criminal incident never took place.
Sealing a report does not necessarily mean no person will ever learn about your criminal background. Occasionally, it’s possible to unseal a record if a court order is declared. But when a record is sealed or expunged, individuals, including property managers or supervisors, frequently can not discover your past.