| DEPARTMENT | DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
| AGENCY | FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS |
| FILENAME | F000767_20030829.pdf |
| MEETING DATE | Wednesday, September 24, 2003 |
| MEETING TIME | 9:00:00 |
| RULE NO | 60Y-9.005 |
| TITLE | Housing Exemption for Persons 55 Years of Age or Older |
| SPECIFIC AUTHORITY | 760.06(12), 760.31(5) FS. |
| LAW IMPLEMENTED | 760.29 FS. |
| CONTACT | William Tait |
| William.Tait@FCHR.MyFlorida.com | |
| PHONE | (850) 488-7082 |
| ORIGINATOR | William James Tait, Jr., General Counsel |
| APPROVER | Cecil Howard, Executive Director |
| PROPOSAL DATE | 8/18/2003 |
| PUBLISH DATE | 8/1/2003 |
Purpose
The rule chapter provides for Commission’s implementation of the provisions of Section 760.29(4), F.S., relating to housing for older persons.Summary
Amendments are proposed to correct a statutory reference, adopt a federal rule, and correct the address of the Commission and its powers to impose an administrative fine.Regulatory Costs
None. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory cost, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.Notification
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE
60Y-9.005 Housing Exemption for Persons 55 Years of Age or Older.
(b) The owner or manager of the housing facility publishes and adheres to policies and procedures which demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older. The following factors, among others, are relevant in determining whether the owner or manager of a housing facility has complied with the requirements of this subsection:
2. The nature of any advertising designed to attract prospective residents.
3. Age verification procedures.
4. Lease provisions.
5. Written rules and regulations.
6. Actual practices of the owner or manager in enforcing relevant lease provisions and relevant rules or regulations.
(b) There are unoccupied units, provided that at least 80% of such units are reserved for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or over.
