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During your home search it is inevitable that you will find attractive properties at unbelievably low prices only to discover that you don't qualify to purchase the property. Why you ask? Beacause Florida is home to the "55+ Community"... Housing For Older Persons. And Ft. Lauderdale and Tamarac certainly has its' share of these off-limits-to-youngsters communities.

The over 55 communities are attractive to some retirees who enjoy the company of other retirees and don't want to live in the same developments that are being occupied by small children, teenagers and young adults. Also, many of these communities feature assisted living for the elderly.

During the 2000 legislative session, the Florida Legislature amended Section 760.29(e), Florida Statutes to provide that facilities or communities claiming an exemption to the Fair Housing Act as it pertains to familial status must meet the following criteria:

a) The housing is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons and is intended for, and solely occupied by, person 62 years of age or older.

b) The housing is intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older and meet the following requirements:

At least 80% of the occupied units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older.

The facility or community publishes and adheres to policies and procedures that demonstrate its intent to in fact be a provider of housing for older persons

The facility or community complies with rules established by HUD for verification of occupancy.

Note: The facility or community has to choose only a) or b) above; not both.

For a complete list of 55+ plus communities that are registered with the state, ask your Real Estate agent or visit The Florida Commission on Human Relations.