Good Neighbor: Understand Rights of Residents

The residents of recovery housing are considered individuals with disabilities and are a protected class under federal and state fair housing laws. This means that local governments cannot discriminate against the residents of recovery homes. If you find that there is a local ordinance that prohibits you from operating in a community, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation on behalf of your residents.

Local governments may not be well-versed in how federal fair housing law applies to recovery homes or understand how to grant reasonable accommodations

While you do not need to have legal counsel to request a reasonable accommodation, you may consider engaging legal counsel to ensure that you are fully understanding and explaining the legal rights of your residents.

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Additional Resources:

NARR Standard Compendium including Resident Rights

OhioMHAS Sample of a Resident Rights Statement (Word doc automatic download)

Course Syllabus

Not Enrolled

Being a Good Neighbor in Recovery Housing

	1. Good Neighbor: Journal Exercise
	2. Good Neighbor: Stigma Journal Exercise
	3. Good Neighbor: Overview
	4. Good Neighbor: Being a Good Neighbor
	5. Good Neighbor: Parking
	6. Good Neighbor: Property Upkeep
	7. Good Neighbor: Behavior Expectations
	8. Good Neighbor: Visitors
	9. Good Neighbor: Assessment #1
	10. Good Neighbor: Neighbor Concerns Policy
	11. Good Neighbor: Neighbor Concerns Policy Elements - Neighbor Approaches Resident
	12. Good Neighbor: Neighbor Concerns Policy Elements - Organization Steps
	13. Good Neighbor: NIMBY
	14. Good Neighbor: Know Local Laws
	15. Good Neighbor: Build Relationships with Local Leaders
	16. Good Neighbor: Understand Rights of Residents
	17. Good Neighbor: Consider Outreach
	18. Good Neighbor: Assessment #2
	19. Good Neighbor: NEXT STEPS