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Karen Margrave
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Regulating Sober Living can impact other uses too

Karen Margrave
  • Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer
  • Redding, CA & Bend OR
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Rep. Darrell Issa from CA is proposing regulations to curtail Sober Living homes. Proposed Regulations to Sober Living

I can understand both sides of this equation. I currently have my home in Redding rented out to a women's sober living home. It's basically women that have had some issues with substance abuse, and/or have been in abusive situation and have gone through treatment; are now involved in programs or counseling and are subleasing room space while they get back on their feet. 

Co housing or Shared Housing is becoming a growing niche in the market, especially in states like California where the cost of living is out of reach for many. It's also a popular way for seniors wanting to downsize, and be around people of their generation, but are not sick or incapable of living on their own, etc.; and of course the most well know, by students sharing homes. Co housing or Shared Housing can consist of homes in a planned neighborhood, apartments in a building, or rooms in a home. As you can see in the links below, it is a growing segment of the market.

QUESTIONWhat do you think of regulations that would limit property owners ability to use their real estate for such uses? Would regulations affect you? 

Hubhaus joins Co Housing

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Chris K.
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Chris K.
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@Karen Margrave

To realistically get this done, Rep Issa would need to: 

  • Convince enough politicians to repeal or amend FHA;
  • Convince enough politicians to repeal or amend ADA;
  • Convince the Ninth Circut to overturn it precedent on the basis of repealing/amending the FHA and the ADA;
  • Repeat the same process for similar language found in the state law and/or the state constitution. 

I have a hard time seeing that happening. Also even if it all the above passed, I could see some variations on the sober house idea that would pose interesting constitutional challenges. 

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney. What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us. I wrote the above for informational purposes. Do not rely on it for legal advice. Always consult with your attorney before you rely on the above information.

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