1.A.2.c. Property permission

Rule

Written permission from the property owner of record (if the owner is other than the recovery residence operator) to operate a recovery residence on the property.

Levels

I

II

III

IV

✔

✔

✔

✔

This rule applies to all recovery residence levels of support.

Guidance

The purpose of this standard is to ensure that residents have a stable living environment, by requiring recovery residence providers to be transparent regarding the intended use of the property. In doing so, they can partner with the landlord to protect residents from unfounded fears and stigma. Landlords can receive undue pressure from not-in-my-backyard (NIMBY) neighbors, homeowner associations (HOAs) and government agencies.

Note: NARR strongly advocates for the fair housing rights of persons in recovery, and property owners who deny lease applications based on the residents disability status may be in violation of fair housing law. In no way should this standard rule be used to undermine resident protections.

Evaluation

  • Does the provider have written permission from the property owner to operate a recovery residence on the property? OR

  • Has the applicant attested to the fact that the owner of the property is full or part owner of the recovery residence?

Evidence

  • Policy and procedure

  • One of the following:

    • Copy of the master lease with the property use clearly documented OR

    • Letter from the property owner acknowledging the use of property OR

    • Attestation that the owner of the property is a full or part owner of the recovery residence

References

Course Syllabus

  • NARR 3.0 | 1.A.2.c. Property permission