When I initially moved my Great-Aunt to the facility, it was owned by another company that made big promises but showed its true colors on days 1 and 2 of the move by nit delivering on its promises of great...
I like the activities and trips very much. The staff are wonderful. My only immediate concern is that I saw a lot of people leave after only a year here when it came time to renew their lease. I heard the...
I have lived at Broadmoor Court for 3 years now. I love it here. The team is very sweet to me. I have made many friends and some who have already passed on. I look forward to the new people who move in...
Professional, loving community from the residents to all the staff. Hands down the best place I visited for my Mom. So glad we found it!
There was a Director Change almost immediately after I moved in. This brings it down to a 3, however, the maintenance and [name removed] in the office all earn 5's across the board. The utmost reasoning I...
4 only because of the food. I was very fortunate to have found Brookdale in such a short time. The facility is clean, the staff is very friendly and caring And they have a number of weekly activities such as...
Every one that I have come in contact with seems to really enjoy living there! The only thing I have noticed outside the elevator on the north side of the building the floor needs to be cleaned more often!...
I'd rate the overall experience as a 5. Staff and management work hard to maintain the facilities in excellent repair, and the amenities--including an on-campus restaurant--are terrific.
Atria is an active independent living residence community with a variety of social activities to choose from. Our transition was very easy and everyone is friendly and welcoming. The dining room and service...
I have not tried the food. My wife says it's fine. Very high quality staff. Yes, we would recommend Atria Westchase to other families based on the experience so far.
At Watercrest at Kingwood, I enjoy a perfect balance of luxury and independence. My residence, adorned with high-end amenities, offers a lifestyle that feels like an indulgence while providing me with the...
So very thankful to The Solana Vintage Park retirement community. I wish I could articulate just how special this community is (in its entirety: staff, cleanliness, events, care and so much more). For...
When my mom fell and broke her hip my heart shattered. At 91 and living with my family at home to looking to relocate to an Assisted Living facility, my grief was palpable. [name removed] handled my mom’s...
What we like the most about Sunrise of Fort Worth is that the facility is clean and bright. Smells good. It's convenient to my house. Food seems good and yes we would recommend this community to other...
The activities and support for residents and their families along with one reason we stay at Broadway. The apts are the nicer than most with nice views, private small yards on the ground floors, guest...
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
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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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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