Landlords must check the state sex offender registry for new tenants and notify tenants with children under 16 if a level three sex offender is.
This bill amends the multiple dwelling law to require landlords to check the state sex offender registry for new tenants, subtenants, or adult occupants. If a level three sex offender is found, the landlord must notify tenants with children under the age of 16. The landlord is exempt from civil or criminal liability for releasing this information unless it is shown they acted with gross negligence or in bad faith.
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