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Understand Zoning & Fair Housing
Finding the perfect location for your assisted living residence or group home is not always easy. In this seven part on-line course, you will learn how to quickly understand zoning regulations and compare locations so you can find the best place to start your search. In this course you will also learn how to deal with restrictive government and HOA rules and deed restrictions that try to limit your ability to create housing opportunities for people who need it. Learn whether your residents are protected by the Fair Housing Act and how to assert your rights under this law.
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Lesson 1: Introduction
This lesson goes over the structure of the course and what you will learn to be able to do your own zoning analysis.
lesson 4: uses
In this lesson you will learn the best way to find out how many residents are allowed and what procedures may be required.
lesson 7: occasional problems and how to handle them
There are some common issues that do occasionally come up for people trying to locate their assisted living residence or group home. Learn how to handle them successfully.
lesson 2: Zoning Regulations
You will learn what zoning is and why it is important in your search to find the perfect location for your home.
lesson 5: Summary
After this lesson, you will know exactly what to do when you're starting to look for your ideal home.
lesson 3: definitions
In this lesson, you will learn how to quickly sort through a zoning regulation to find the exact data you need.
lesson 6: fair housing act
Easily understand this important piece of legislation that is crucial to helping you overcome barriers to creating needed housing for your residents.
Nothing in this course should be construed as legal advice. This series is intended to teach you about zoning regulations and the Fair Housing Act so you can do your own zoning analysis.
Of course, if you don't want to do it yourself, we are always here to help you!
Consult your attorney or inquire about our legal services if you need legal assistance.