Fair Housing & HOPA
Fair Housing Statement
Treplus Communities is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. Treplus Communities will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or any other specific classes protected by applicable laws. Treplus Communities will allow any reasonable accommodation or reasonable modification based upon a disability-related need. The person requesting any reasonable modification may be responsible for the related expenses.
THE HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS ACT
The Housing for Older Persons Act, or HOPA, eliminates the requirement of 55 communities to have senior care services. This amendment to the Fair Housing Act enabled developers to offer housing that is age-eligible but does not offer “significant facilities and services” designed for frail or less able elderly persons.
This new law, signed into place in 1995, opened the doors for development of senior living residences for active people over 55 years of age. Learn more about housing options with resources from HUD now.
Within this concept, residents can enjoy life in an age-qualified environment. Developers can offer active adults all the fun amenities and services of conventional apartment complexes or condominium communities, without any required healthcare services.
The law maintains that 55 and older communities follow an 80/20 rule, in which 80% of the homes must be occupied by at least one person who is 55 years of age or older. While there are many caveats and exceptions to this general rule, the 80/20 rule is the standard in 55+ senior living communities nationwide.