Senior Housing Eligibility Rules

Summary

In Florida, housing providers can legally establish communities for residents aged 62 and older and deny applications based on age. The 80% rule, which requires that at least 80% of occupied units have at least one resident aged 55 or older, only applies to 55 and older communities. For 62 and older communities, there is no requirement to include a certain ratio of under-aged residents. Consult a local attorney to understand your options better.

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I live in FL, I want to apply for an apartment,but they say it's a * older, I am * an they told me not to apply. Is this legal in FL?
Hello ****, in Florida:
- Housing providers can legally establish *+ communities.
- They can deny applications based on age if it's a requirement.
- Age discrimination laws generally don't apply to this.
Make sure to consult with a local attorney to understand your options better.
Don't they have to allow some ratio to under age?
In Florida, housing providers don't have to include a certain ratio of under-aged residents. However, communities designated as "* and older" must have at least *% of their occupied units with at least one resident who is 55 years of age or older.
That only applies to *+?
Yes, ****. The *% rule only applies to communities designated as "* and older" in Florida. The "* and older" communities can be exclusively for that age group.
K thanx
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your housing search!