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 understand how to grant reasonable accommodations or be well versed in how federal fair housing law applies to recovery homes.

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

	Good Neighbor: Journal Exercise
	Good Neighbor: Stigma Journal Exercise
	Good Neighbor: Overview
	Good Neighbor: Being a Good Neighbor
	Good Neighbor: Parking
	Good Neighbor: Property Upkeep
	Good Neighbor: Behavior Expectations
	Good Neighbor: Visitors
	Good Neighbor: Assessment #1
	Good Neighbor: Neighbor Concerns Policy
	Good Neighbor: Neighbor Concerns Policy Elements - Neighbor Approaches Resident
	Good Neighbor: Neighbor Concerns Policy Elements - Organization Steps
	Good Neighbor: NIMBY
	Good Neighbor: Know Local Laws
	Good Neighbor: Build Relationships with Local Leaders
	Good Neighbor: Understand Rights of Residents
	Good Neighbor: Consider Outreach
	Good Neighbor: Assessment #2
	Good Neighbor: NEXT STEPS