An Act to Conform State Laws Regarding Fair Housing for Older Persons with Federal Laws
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §4581, sub-§2, śC, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 245, §3, is amended to read:
C. Intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit. In determining whether housing qualifies as housing for older persons under this paragraph, regulations adopted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development shall be used which require the housing must meet at least the following factors:
(1) The existence of significant facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons, or if the provision of the facilities and services is not practicable, that the housing is necessary to provide important housing opportunities for older persons;
(2) That at least 80% of the dwellings are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit; and
(3) The publication of, and adherence to, policies and procedures which that demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older.
See title page for effective date.
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