When convicted sex offender Christopher Hubbart, 63, also known as ‘The Pillowcase Rapist’ for raping at least 40 women was released on parole, he also had a difficult time finding housing. Hubbart wanted to live in his former neighborhood area in California and submitted a rental application to Real PropertyManagement Antelope Valley. As part of our policy and procedures to protect our property owners and comply with Fair Housing laws, every rental application goes through several screening processes including criminal background checks. Fair housing laws were put into place to prevent discrimination against certain characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and disability but they do not protect against those with a criminal background.
The situation made local and national news reinforcing the need for greater tenant screening processes from landlords and property managers.
“I’m glad we didn’t allow him into one of our rentals!” said the owner of Real Property Management Antelope Valley, after seeing the aftermath of the disgruntled neighborhood dispute and the problems it would have caused for the property owner.
To search for and find registered sex offenders in your neighborhood, go to the National Sex Offender Public Website.
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