Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-260
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For purposes of this article, a "group home" is a dwelling unit shared by eight or fewer unrelated persons, exclusive of staff, who require assistance and/or supervision and who reside together in a family-type environment as a single housekeeping unit and who are developmentally disabled, mentally ill, or impaired by chronic illness and/or mobility limitations with the aging process.
Section 54-260 of Lynwood's Human Relations Code establishes what qualifies as a 'group home' for the purposes of the article. Under this definition, a group home is a dwelling shared by no more than eight unrelated residents—not counting staff—who live together as a single housekeeping unit in a family-type setting. To qualify, residents must require assistance or supervision and must be developmentally disabled, mentally ill, or impaired by chronic illness or age-related mobility limitations.
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Property owners and managers operating or considering operating a shared residential facility in Lynwood should be familiar with the definition set out in § 54-260, as it determines whether a property is treated as a 'group home' under the Human Relations article. Compliant operators generally ensure that occupancy does not exceed eight residents (exclusive of staff) and that the household functions as a single housekeeping unit serving individuals who meet the qualifying conditions. Understanding this definition helps operators determine which rules and protections under the broader article apply to their property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in a shared dwelling in Lynwood may have rights and protections that depend on whether their home qualifies as a 'group home' under § 54-260. If a household meets the criteria—eight or fewer unrelated residents with qualifying disabilities or health conditions, living as a single housekeeping unit—the protections of the Human Relations article may apply. Tenants who believe their living situation falls under this definition and have concerns about their rights can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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