Kan. Admin. Regs. 21-60 § K.A.R. 21-60-18
State and federal elderly housing programs.
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The provisions regarding familial status in this act shall not apply to housing provided under any federal or state program that the secretary of the United States department of housing and urban development determines is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons, as defined in the state or federal program.
K.A.R. 21-60-18 establishes an exemption from the familial status protections found in Kansas fair housing law. Specifically, housing communities that operate under a qualifying federal or state program—one that the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has determined is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons—are not required to comply with the familial status provisions of the act. The definition of 'elderly persons' is drawn from whichever state or federal program governs the particular housing community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under K.A.R. 21-60-18, operators of housing communities that participate in a qualifying federal or state elderly-assistance program may be eligible to restrict occupancy based on age without running afoul of the familial status provisions of Kansas fair housing law. Compliant operators typically document that their program has received the appropriate determination from the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development confirming it is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons. Operators generally maintain records of their program's qualifying status and apply the definition of 'elderly persons' as set forth in the governing state or federal program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
K.A.R. 21-60-18 means that tenants living in or applying to housing governed by a qualifying federal or state elderly-assistance program may find that the familial status protections they would otherwise have under Kansas fair housing law do not apply there. If a tenant believes a housing provider is improperly claiming this exemption—for example, if the program has not received the required HUD determination—they may consider filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about their options. Understanding whether a specific housing community's program actually qualifies under K.A.R. 21-60-18 is an important first step in evaluating any potential fair housing concern.
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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