Resident Rights Statement: Legal Rights

Your resident rights statement should make it clear that your organization recognizes the legal rights of recovery housing residents. There are many different laws that apply to recovery housing and afford residents specific rights.

These laws include:

Federal and state fair housing laws
Landlord tenant laws
Privacy and confidentiality laws that protect resident information

Your resident rights statement should contain information on the legal rights that residents have under these laws.

Journal Exercise: List at least two legal rights that residents of recovery homes have.

Course Syllabus

Not Enrolled

Creating a Resident Rights Statement

	1. Resident Rights Statement: Overview
	2. Resident Rights Statement: The Social Model of Recovery
	3. Resident Rights Statement: Legal Rights
	4. Resident Rights Statement: Communicate Rights Before Agreements are Signed
	5. Resident Rights Statement Assessment #1
	6. Resident Rights Statement: Required Elements
	7. Resident Rights Statement: The Grievance Process
	8. Resident Rights Statement: The Right to Exercise Rights
	9. Resident Rights Statement: The Right to File a Grievance
	10. Resident Rights Statement: The Right To Be Informed of Charges
	11. Resident Rights Statement: The Right To Receive Written Receipts and Detailed Statements
	12. Resident Rights Statement: The Right to an Independent Treatment Specialist or Legal Counsel
	13. Resident Rights Statement: The Right to a Full Explanation Regarding the Restriction or Loss of House Privileges
	14. Resident Rights Statement: Signature Line
	15. Resident Rights Statement Assessment #2
	16. Resident Rights Statement: Other Considerations
	17. Resident Rights Statement: Best Practices
	18. Resident Rights Statement: Sample
	19. Resident Rights Statement Assessment #3
	20. Resident Rights Statement: Homework Assignment
	21. Resident Rights Statement: NEXT STEPS