55+ Communities

[Agonz34]

What is the name of your state (Florida)?

I recently became full time caregiver for my parents and moved in with them.They live in a 55+ community and someone filed a complaint that I was living in the community and I told the on site manager that i'm a full time caregiver for my parents and she said it doesn't matter and that I would have to move.I asked her if I had a letter from my parents doctor staying that im their caregiver would that work and she said no. I can't afford to move my parents and they own the home and I don't know how they can get away telling me that I have to leave.Is their any legal way I can stay if I can prove that i'm their caregiver and I have to live with them?

 

[adjusterjack]

Seems to be a common issue in those 55+ communities.

My first suggestion is to sit down with your parents and take out their purchase contract, HOA documents (CC&Rs, by-laws, etc) and carefully and thoroughly read them (more than once if you have to) and see if there are any exceptions written into those documents.

Also understand that what an "on site" manager TELLS you is often meaningless and clueless until something is put in writing by the board or its attorneys.

Meantime, you and your parents need to educate yourselves about the laws that address 55+ communities.

Here is some reference material:

http://www.flcaj.com/pdfdocs/Richard%205.pdf

http://www.communitypartnershipforchildren.org/zupload/user/kinshipcarelegalhandbook1.pdf

Also check with this state agency and see if there is any assistance there:

http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/caregiver_support.php

Ultimately, however, your parents may need to consult an attorney who specializes in elder law if they expect to be able to push back against the HOA.