Megan's Law Question

[Tamara R.]

My state recently started requiring the inclusion of a "Megan's Law" disclosure statement alerting prospective tenants that it is up to them to do a search for sexual predators in their neighborhoods and pointing them to where they can do said search. I typed up the disclosure statement to attach to my lease, and out of curiosity did my own search.  I was surprised to find that their is a person registered as a sexual offender about a block away from the home I am currently leasing.  He was charged with "sexual battery" against a minor; from the description and photo he is a scary looking guy--350 pounds!  To make matters worse he apparently works from his home which means he is home all day long.  Another of my houses has one right across the street!  This one was charged with "sexual battery" and "forcible sodomy" against a minor.  To be fair, I did a search of my own home, and while there aren't any living too close by, there are three that work a block away.  I imagine this will have an impact on my ability to rent these homes.  Have you all had a similar experience?  Any suggestions or words of wisdom?