Federal Regs on Noncompete agreements affect assisted living.
Read MoreIf you are planning to buy or sell an assisted living or group home business, you need a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of the transaction. In earlier blogs have covered the first paragraph and the background sections of the asset purchase agreement. The first of several elements of the Agreement portion of the asset purchase agreement is covered here.
Read MoreThe Fair Housing Act, a pivotal piece of legislation enacted in 1968 and amended in 1988, stands as a cornerstone in the fight against housing discrimination. The inclusion of people with disabilities under its protective wing marked a significant advancement in civil rights and social justice. This blog post provides a brief overview of the critical role the Fair Housing Act plays in protecting group homes for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their right to fair and dignified housing.
Read MoreIf you are a licensed behavioral health or sober living provider in Arizona, be aware of recent press releases from AHCCCS regarding practices by certain alleged “bad actors” in the behavioral health and sober living service areas that are being scrutinized.
Read MoreAre you thinking of opening a new assisted living or similar business in 2023? Our attorneys provide suggestions on five steps to get your business off to a good start based on what we have observed with our successful clients.
Read MoreFair housing problems in the building permit realm generally arise when building code officials don’t fully understand the nature of residential assisted living and try to characterize the use as “commercial” (a term not actually included in the International Building Code) or “institutional” or “medical”. All of these designations are incorrect and can result in the imposition of costly construction requirements that are not actually needed to keep residents safe.
Read MoreWe certainly want all people - including those with disabilities – to live in a safe and healthy environment. But we also want them to have an equal opportunity to live in neighborhoods and communities alongside people without disabilities, as we know that this has its own positive outcomes for health and wellbeing. There are certain instances when building codes or other safety requirements are too excessive. This generally happens when the “safety” requirements are established or applied based on stereotypes or misperceptions about a given population’s capabilities. In some cases, it can also be a pretext for trying to keep certain people out of the neighborhood altogether. In these instances, the building code or safety requirement may run afoul of the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act (“FHAA”).
Read MoreAs we honor the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, it seemed fitting to talk about something that is an significant part of his civil rights legacy, and that is the advancements made in promotion of fair housing for all. Because of Dr. King’s efforts and the efforts of the many, many who stood side-by-side with him – physically in non-violent protests or philosophically to embody the concept in law – the concept of fair housing is now part of the American legal landscape. Yet how well are we living up to the ideal? This article explains the basics of fair housing, explores its history in the United States, and reflects on how much farther we need to go.
Read MoreA few tips for those wanting to establish a residential assisted living home.
Read MoreSober homes must now be certified in Colorado.
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