🚨 The mistake that can cost you money before your doors even open

🚨 The mistake that can cost you money before your doors even open

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Hey future housing operator,

🚨 One costly mistake is letting the city define your housing before you’ve clearly explained who it serves.

When you call about a property, don’t lead with a label like “group home” if that doesn’t accurately describe your plan. Tell the truth about the housing and the people you intend to serve.

Here’s a clear way to start:

“I’m planning housing for people in recovery from substance use disorders, including residents who may have qualifying disabilities. What rules apply at this address, and what is your process for requesting a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act?”

📌 Know the foundation:

• The Fair Housing Act protects eligible residents with disabilities and provides for reasonable accommodations in housing rules.

• The ADA protects eligible people in recovery from disability discrimination by local governments.

• In City of Edmonds v. Oxford House, the Supreme Court ruled that the city’s definition of “family” was not exempt from Fair Housing Act review.

• In Hinsdale, Illinois, a dispute over Trinity Sober Living ended in a settlement requiring changes to the village’s housing practices. 

Your move: Before you commit money to a property, learn the rules and understand the fair housing rights that may apply.🏠 Don’t let a zoning label stop you before you understand your rights.

When you contact the city, describe your housing program accurately and explain who it serves. If your residents include people in recovery from substance use disorders or people with qualifying mental health disabilities, ask how to request a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act. Get the city’s answer and the applicable rules in writing. 📝

Need help preparing for that conversation or figuring out your next step? That’s what we work through inside Halfwayhouse MasterMind Training™. Comment HELP below or visit www.openupahalfwayhouse.com to connect with me. 💜💛

👇 What city are you planning to serve?

Elder Keith Humes Your Halfwayhouse MasterMind Coach

The Oxford House ruling addressed whether the zoning provision was exempt from Fair Housing Act review; it did not declare every recovery home automatically permitted. Hinsdale’s settlement addressed an alleged refusal to consider a reasonable accommodation. (law.cornell.edu)

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