I love it here.5 for all of them. I actually like everything about Arborview. I'm so happy I chose this place. So many activities to enjoy. The best part of Arborview is the friendly people. I felt very...
I recently moved my wife from a nearby facity to Serenity Oaks. What a difference! My wife is doing so much better. I could see the difference within a couple of days. My stress is gone as I know that...
I like the activities and trips very much. The staff are wonderful. My only immediate concern is that I saw a lot of people leave after only a year here when it came time to renew their lease. I heard the...
Professional, loving community from the residents to all the staff. Hands down the best place I visited for my Mom. So glad we found it!
We are a community. We care about one another. We love the upkeep. Something breaks, we just call maintenance. They come! Yard is maintained. Lots of age/ appropriate activities. But best is the community of...
Move in process due to a number of administrators being ill and absent was not easy. Staff treatment of my mother has been phenomenally loving and kind. I don’t think I could ask for better treatment for...
The staff are very friendly & always go out of their way to help my Father. The food service could definitely be improved- bring in chefs that could be more innovative.
Excellent staff - which breeds high overhead which, of course, is passed to renters. Thus 81% occupancy. I will be moving to an "age in place" apartment. I'm soon to be priced out of the "retirement...
We moved in to be close to our daughter. Sight unseen. Our daughter picked it and we couldn’t be happier. Lovely environment. Lots of activities. We are doing several. Close to all our medical doctors...
Very friendly staff and they are ALWAYS helpful and assisting. Atria Westchase is a great place that I would highly recommend to anyone.
Staff is usually available and willing to talk. Facility is well kept. Food is mostly chicken and the same vegetables almost every day.
The title says it all. My Mother is happy! More active! Healthier! She is having fun and is more social than in years. She likes the food. She lives bingo. She is still independent but feels safer and...
What we like the most about Sunrise of Fort Worth is that the facility is clean and bright. Smells good. It's convenient to my house. Food seems good and yes we would recommend this community to other...
When we were searching for that right place for our Pop, they went above and beyond our expectations in working with us on getting him moved in and settled. He had a large amount of medications and the...
They kept our first month rent and security deposit when on move in day the apt was filled with roaches and my mom would not enter. It was very bad. The lady [name removed] that directs the place did nothing...
In Texas, independent living communities are not regulated by a state agency, unless they share a building or campus with an assisted living or memory care facility. This means that stand-alone independent living facilities must comply with general housing and rental standards, such as the Texas Property Code and Fair Housing Act.
Housing laws and regulations like these help ensure that residents of any rental community are not discriminated against and are provided with safe, well-maintained housing. Additionally, most Texas independent living communities have a minimum age requirement of 55, with some raising it to 62.
If an independent living community shares its building or campus with an assisted living and/or memory care unit, the area designated for senior care and any shared areas must follow Texas assisted living regulations and memory care regulations set by Texas Health and Human Services (HHS).
In Texas, stand-alone independent living communities are only required to comply with the state’s housing and apartment regulations for landlords and tenants. This means landlords must grant tenants some specific rights, provide disability accommodations, and maintain all facilities. Below, you’ll learn about your rights as a resident in an independent living rental community.
Knowing your rights as a tenant will help you find a safe and satisfactory living situation while you rent. Here’s a brief overview of some important tenants’ rights:[01]
Before attempting to terminate a lease or hiring an external contractor, it’s strongly recommended that tenants reach out to an attorney or a local tenants association for advice. Consulting a housing expert will prevent you from breaching any lease agreements, and will ultimately lead you to the end result you desire. It’s also recommended that tenants provide multiple written notices to their landlord and keep a copy of each notice as proof.[01]
If you’re seeking more information on your rights as a senior apartment tenant, be sure to read the Texas Tenants’ Rights Handbook.
In Texas, federal nondiscrimination laws — such as the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA) — protect tenants from being discriminated against due to their disability. These laws also require independent living landlords to provide reasonable accommodations and modifications in housing, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations are defined as changes to facility policies and could include the following:[02]
Modifications are structural changes to common areas and individual units, and may include:[02]
Property owners are required to pay for such modifications unless providing them would pose an undue financial or administrative burden. For more information, see this detailed infographic on reasonable accommodations and modifications for Texas renters.
For Texas residents having general issues while renting, the Texas State Law Library offers a list of resources around the state for common problems. You can also look up local rental associations, tenants’ councils, and housing programs for further assistance.
Texas Health and Human Services
4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-424-6500
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) performs physical inspections of rental properties to ensure they are habitable, well maintained, ready for occupancy, follow accessibility standards, and comply with applicable program rules and regulations.
The TDHCA doesn’t publicly publish statewide inspection reports, but you can try calling 512-475-3800 or emailing info@tdhca.texas.gov for more information. Many cities in Texas also have their own inspection agencies where you can look up rental inspection reports to find the most recent inspection date, score, and deficiencies found.
Texas Young Lawyers Association & State Bar of Texas. (2019). Tenants’ Rights Handbook.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2021). Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
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