If you are looking at opening a group home, assisted living residence, or sober home in a residential neighborhood, one of the first questions is almost always the same: Can the HOA stop me? It is a fair question. It is also one of the areas where people get flooded with bad information, strong opinions, and a lot more fear than clarity. Understanding the impact of the Fair Housing Act is the key to understanding all parties’ obligations under neighborhood covenants.

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