Why would a property owner rent housing to s*x offenders while denying people who have poor credit?

Question

I'm in the process of relocating. Prior to settling on a place, during my search, I was surprised to find a number of landlords who specify good credit as a requirement while renting to tenants who are listed on the s*x offender registry.

Answer 1

Even though s*x offenders get put in the s*x offender database, it is illegal to discriminate against them.  So a landlord can't say "No s*x offenders" just like he/she can't say "No blacks" or "No g**s" or whatever.

But I'm sure some landlords quietly check and politely (or not) deny s*x offenders a rental contract, using a different reason for their denial.  Otherwise they could get sued.

EDIT:

Sorry to burst your bubble, Trouble, but it IS illegal to discriminate.

Answer 2

I don't know if they are allowed to discriminate against a s*x offender but i wouldn't think much of a landlord credit rating or not that put a child at risk. In my humble opinion.

Greed profit and money may i ask where you live what town?

Answer 3

are u blond?

if the s*x offender goes to jail then the land lord get 4-6 weeks deposit without anyone askin anything, cus the offender is in jail, so the lord has got 4-6 weeks paid rent to find some1 else with good credit,

btw we dont let property to people with kids or if they are polish!!!!!

Answer 4

Unfortunately some people don't care if someone was raped in the place. As long as they get their money on time. This is something that shouldn't happen.

Answer 5

Any sexual, violent or drug related crime is an automatic denial for me. I don't want or need the potential for problems.

It is perfectly legal to discriminate against criminals.