They have very helpful staff. Plenty of activities. Best part is that I am surrounded by peers who are friendly and welcoming. I made a good choice for myself.
The Landing at Woodland Lakes has been an incredible choice for my grandmother. The staff’s ability to handle complex needs like second-person assists and diabetic management, along with their 24-hour...
[name removed] the administrator was amazing! Honestly, I don't know what we would have done with out her during a VERY difficult time! Especially with [name removed] and I living so far away My...
Silvermark has been an incredible place for my dad. The level of care, compassion and attention from the entire team and treating him like family, has given us so much peace of mind during a challenging...
I attended a first-class Christmas celebration at Village on the Park in Plano, and it was a wonderful experience. The meal was absolutely amazing! lamb chops, baby carrots, and mashed potatoes served with a...
The staff is always welcoming. The facility is very clean. My mom has a spacious 2 bedroom apartment with a patio. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
Mom has a private studio apartment with a mini fridge and microwave. She also has her own bathroom with a walk in shower and a bench seat. They try to cater their menu to their residents eating...
My mom loves the place, lobby and dining is always nice and clean, and the staff is amazing. I would recommend the community to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
Overall, Broadway Cityview and specifically the apartment we are in is great. My wife and I are generally very happy. Staff and residents are very friendly and welcoming. Staff seem to know everyone by...
I've been at Mera Vintage Park for about a month and a half. I haven't been able to take full advantage of the property yet, but everything has been great so far. I'm looking forward to the full experience...
They have been so welcoming! It feels like home. Fun activities! Absolutely! In fact, my mom has moved there in addition to my in-laws.
Staff are great. Professional and courteous. Chef in the independent living building is amazing. The food is wonderful. Many activities...games, yoga / chair yoga, stretching, and numerous other activities...
I give them 10 stars! She is showered three days a week. The aides are all very loving. The after hours respond to my calls. I have a camera in her room just as I did in Ohio. I have food in the refrigerator...
I was for the most part satisfied with Meadowstone Place. I did not the advantage if any of the activities they provided because of health reasons therefore I could not justify the rent amount.
It was a very positive experience getting my father in Brookdale. Staffers are friendly and caring. My father is not social and does not take advantage of the activities, although we did participate in a...
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
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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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