Unknowingly rented to a sex offender.

[Belinda Fello]

I rented my first property! The background check was clean, he had a good score and great income. After I gave him the keys he thanked me for giving him a chance. I was confused and then he disclosed he had to go to court 12 years ago and was found not guilty, however had to register as a sex offender. I was surprised and now im worried about HOA. Will I have any legal issues. This is a learning lesson for me.

[Greg M.]

That does not add up. If he was found NOT guilty, then he would not need to register as a sex offender. He would literally have been found by a court to NOT be a sex offender. 

He may have taken a plea or plead guilty to a lesser charge or even been found guilty with no jail time, but with the stipulation he be registered as a sex offender.

Your main concern should be what he was charged with. Being 20 and having sex with a 17 year old or peeing on a public street is a lot different from raping a 5 year old.

You rented to him and there is nothing now you can do. Find about about the charge (Megan's law site). Take into account it was 12 years ago and he presumably has a clean record since. Keep your fingers crossed.