The Importance of House Rules
While many of us are very concerned about filling beds and keeping our community full, there are also challenges related to moving residents out of our building. Attorney Joel Goldman recently highlighted some of these challenges in a recent California Compliance monthly Webinar.
Attorney Goldman explained it is relatively easy to evict for such reason as nonpayment of the rent. However, there is no provision directly for evicting a “problem resident.” For example, you cannot evict someone for poor hygiene without back up. Your great protection for evicting problematic residents is your house rules. Regulation clearly states you may evict for violation of house rules. When is the last time you reviewed yours? Are they as comprehensive as you wish they would be? Listed below are some examples of often overlooked rules that can provide some protection when evicting. It is always best to seek legal counsel prior to evicting a resident.
Good Hygiene
Residents are expected to bathe regularly and be well groomed in the community at all times.
Profanity/Abusive language
Residents may not use profanity or verbally abuse other residents or staff.
Appropriate Attire
Clean street clothes and shoes are to be worn at all times in common areas of the community. Robes and nightclothes may not be worn in the dining room.
OTC Medications
Over the Counter medications may not be kept in the possession of the resident without the written approval of both the resident’s physician and the administrator.
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