Megans Law

Real estate sales contracts for property with 1-4 units as well as all rental or lease agreements are required to reference "Megan's Law".  In 1996, the California State Legislation required sex offenders to register with local and state agencies and require those agencies to release the available information about these sex offenders in an effort to create awareness and protect the public.  What does this mean? If you are selling a property, you have to disclose specific language in the purchase contract regarding the availability of the public information on any sex offenders. If you are buying a property (or renting or leasing an apartment), the seller or landlord should disclose to you in your agreement  that Megan's Law exists and that the information is available to you at a local government agency.  It is NOT their responsibility to inform you of any specific person that may or may not be residing in your neighborhood. They only have to inform you about the rule and state where you can find the specific information at your local government agency.