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

	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