{"id":2288,"date":"2020-01-02T20:12:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T20:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ralna.org\/?p=2288"},"modified":"2020-01-02T20:12:38","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T20:12:38","slug":"how-to-deal-with-home-owners-associations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ralna.org\/how-to-deal-with-home-owners-associations\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal with Home Owners Associations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is the best strategy to deal with HOAs and neighbors in your residential assisted living home community?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]It\u2019s important to bookmark professional tips when establishing a residential assisted living home in communities governed by homeowner\u2019s associations.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]First, when searching for RAL real estate, if at all possible, identify a location that is not within an HOA.\u00a0<\/span>This will undoubtedly spare you an unwanted path of resistance.\u00a0<\/span>If you find a home in the perfect location and it happens to have an HOA, it will be to your advantage to knowing your rights.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]According to the Fair Housing Act, disabled residents are protected \u2013 HOA rules cannot keep them out of the neighborhood. <\/span>While zoning codes and stipulations dictate the number of residents allowed in a home, an HOA cannot ban RAL homes altogether.\u00a0<\/span>Unfortunately, when RAL owners and operators fail to educate themselves, the lack of homework leads to frustrations, obstacles and long delays.\u00a0<\/span>Take time to get to know your HOA rules and state and federal laws. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

SOME RULES ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE BROKEN<\/b><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]You won\u2019t be able to break the homeowner\u2019s association rules that apply to neighborhood design and landscaping. <\/span>For example, if the HOA rules prohibit owners from painting their homes a certain color, you cannot disregard those guidelines. <\/span>The design review committee has the right to maintain a specific curb appeal throughout the community.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]However, HOAs are required to grant \u201creasonable accommodations\u201d under the Fair Housing Act based on certain circumstances.\u00a0<\/span>There are always exceptions to the rules. <\/span>Remember, your introduction to the neighborhood will play an important marketing component when making RAL residents and their families feel welcomed.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT YOUR RAL HOME<\/b><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]What is the best strategy to deal with HOAs and neighbors in your RAL home community? <\/span>First, get to know the design review committee. Before you submit your plans, try approaching committee members who may be favorable to your project.\u00a0<\/span>It is far more difficult to disagree with someone face-to-face, especially when they are providing resources for the senior community.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]Show up and educate these committee members about what you\u2019re doing and why.\u00a0<\/span>Stay calm, despite opposition, when announcing your project in an HOA meeting.\u00a0<\/span>Some neighbors will be excited about the idea, while others will be furious about the anticipated traffic and questions about the value of their homes. <\/span>Remember that some people fear change or things they don\u2019t understand.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]Tensions ordinarily transform into support once your home is open and serving the community. <\/span>Avoid announcing your plans in advance to the entire neighborhood \u2013 this added process is not necessary.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]You\u2019ll have plenty of time to host open houses and provide discounted rates to neighboring families who are seeking to place their loved ones in your nearby assisted living home.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

REASONS WHY HOAs HAVE DRAWBACKS TO GROUP STYLE LIVING<\/b><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]Group homes sometimes come with downsides for the residents of the surrounding neighborhood, and RAL homes can raise similar objections.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]As a result, potential concerns include the following:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n