Firstly, it’s highly unlikely that convicted sex offenders will be living within close proximity of one another, as one of the main aims of rehabilitation is to ensure they’re less likely to reoffend, so parole officers try to disperse sex offenders so they can’t speak of their desires to one another, thus less likely to reoffend. Just like another condition is they’re not allowed to use the internet for X amount of years. Remove as much temptation as possible. So having two offenders living a few doors away from one another is pretty much unheard of. I sincerely doubt this is true and that person who told you this was spreading malicious gossip. Why? Maybe he doesn’t want children living next door. Maybe he didn’t like the look of you and your family? Who knows. Totally irrelevant anyway.
Secondly, if you love your children then you will try to meet their basic needs, one of which is shelter. Take the house, safeguard your children and there is no issue.
Thirdly, the actual issue, is your sister’s ex who threatened you and your family. Why? How long ago? If he’s privately renting and does cause any anti social issues with you or your family, then he’s likely to lose his rental. It wouldn’t be in his best interest to break the law and harm you. If he makes threats, report to the police.
There is a whole heap of drama created in your posts that is not necessary. It may not be your ideal house or life for your children, but like pp said, beggars can’t be choosers. You’re so, so, so fortunate to have even been offered this house. Move.
Finally, I am actually disgusted how you have treated your current landlord. He has served eviction papers yet you’re still there despite being offered alternative accommodation. You’re treating him like that despite the fact he allowed you to rent there without a guarantor OR a deposit?! I highly doubt the rent you’re paying is just paying his mortgage, let alone all the other bills associated with landlord costs. How you’ve treated him speaks volumes about your character. I’d personally be ashamed of myself but you seem to think you’re owed the world.
I have to agree with the majority of posters. Get a job. Get your boyfriend to get a full time job. Because if you’re in college (with the aim to get a job) then you’re fit enough to work. Otherwise why even attend college? Not all jobs are physical. At the moment you’re showing your children that they can have a cruisy life but you don’t get to pick where you live. Show them what they can achieve through hard work hey?