Tenant wants brother from prison to move in

[Brian Horwitz]

Hello BPers!

I had a request from a tenant and I think I know what people will say but I will ask anyway. My Tenant at my home in Indiana has a brother, 30 years old, who is getting out of prison soon. She would like to have him temporarily live in my 3 bedroom 1 bath house. She said this is a safe place for him to get back on his feet. He has been in jail for 3 years. He was convicted of possession of meth twice. He was also convicted of some kind of sex crime 11 years ago as well so the house would be listed in the register if he lived there. I really like giving second chances and helping people get back on their feet (I hire ex cons in my other business with pretty good success) but I feel like there are so many bad things this could potentially bring on. Has anyone else had their tenant ask them for this?

Thanks

Brian

[Jennifer Rysdam]

While I appreciate your generosity in helping people out, I would say no way. That's not only too much risk, but you'll really upset the neighbors while you're at it. Not many fears as a parent compare to having a sex offender living near your home. I try hard to keep my neighbors happy. That way they keep an eye on my property for me because they like me. 

What if he's makes meth in your house? That's something you may have to disclose later when you sell.

I do background checks on all of my tenants. I'm not sure if you do, but he'd never qualify to live in my rentals.