text: if i had a possession of paraphenalia charge (misdemeanor) is idaho, would that disallow me from getting an? apartment in seattle? not usually. they'd have to do a background check, and even then, you're probably ok. it's when you get a felony that your options in life become extremely limited. you can buy a gun in many states with a misdemeanor, so you're probably worrying a little too much when it comes to being a renter. heck, many landlords go by a credit check now anyway and wouldn't even be checking your record.