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No, a landlord has no control over who moves into a neighborhood. Where the sexual predator can live depends on terms set by the court. What one can do is find out if the person has registered with the local police department, as is required by law. If the person is breaking the terms of their release and/or probation, they can be reported and perhaps be forced to move or even be incarcerated. Most sexual predators cannot live within a specified distance of schools, playgrounds, places where children are prevalent. These laws will differ by state, and the best choice is to consult the local police for advice.
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DON'T BE FOOLED. Reread your lease. My lease says that under the "Legal Use" section a "resident shal not violate any criminal or civil law" or "annoy or molest" a resident or neighbor. If you see this person "annoying" or "molesting" you (this could even be brushing up against you sexually in a room) or your children write a letter describing what happened asking the landlord to terminate the lease of the sex offender.
If he doesn't do that, you have proof (the letter) that the landlord has made the place "inhabitable" and therefore you must break your lease since they have broken their agreement.
Is a landlord required to make sure you have running water and yet allow you to live next to a dangerous criminal? What is safety? GIVE ME A BREAK!
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First answer by Macky. Last edit by Neila222. Contributor trust: 1644 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 96 [recommend question]
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