Anybody know if there are any protections regarding a live in caregiver? The one in mind has two misdemeanors and has been told to vacate the apartment where she is caring for an elderly woman. Also that she can't use any of the facilities. (Not my tenant, someone local.)

LTD,

First thing to my mind is guest policy. Is the caregiver a full-time occupant? Staying overnight?

Next comes my cities policy allowing me to have a full-time employee in my residence.

Then comes family situations such as a son or daughter living in the complex along with the parent.

My guess is that someone complainedOr the caregiver broke some rules or was possibly listed in the newspaper for an arrest.

I don’t advocate cheating but if the caregiver were considered part of the family…

There are a hand full of issues here. But in most areas a landlord must allow a caregiver to live and work in a tenants rental. However, a smart landlord will never accept rental payment by the caregiver personal check or random payment. If rent is paid by another means, the comment section of the check should say that the rental payment is by the tenant and have their name of the check as the payer, not the caregiver. For when the tenant dies, the caregiver may assert they are a paying roommate. Having never accept rent from the caregiver, the eviction process should go much smoother.

If the caregiver was a part of a nursing company and an actual employee, I would look the other way.

As previously mentioned, much of this would depend on whether this person is part of a nursing company or simply someone hired by other family members.

It's not unusual that a family would hire an off duty NA (or someone claiming to have such a medical background) because, frankly, they would be paid less than contracting with an agency.

Why someone would leave a vulnerable elderly relative in such a situation is difficult to comprehend. One can only wonder if greed plays a role here; less pay means more inheritance in the end?

At any rate, if the live in caregiver has been told to vacate the property it would seem to be the responsibility of the family to find another suitable caregiver.

Welcome to old age where nursing homes/assisted living facilities are so expensive that families often feel they have to resort to such measures.

LTD,

I guess you did say LIVE IN. :)

I wonder if this falls under some sort of medical rules.

Comparing this to a service animal - my Fair Housing office will recognize a LETTER OF MEDICAL NECESSITY from a doctor who has a history of treating this patient.

I understand not wanting a a person with a questionable background in the complex. We're firm on screening added occupants. I suggest running a background check on this caregiver for your friend. Perhaps there is more to the story.

BUT...

I would not want to be on the front page with the reporters telling the world I would not let a handicapped or sickly resident receive help.

Another thought: our town has Agency On Aging - an organization that does Meals on wheels, builds ramps, etc. Perhaps a group like that has encountered this situation and could advise.

Our prosecutor's office or welfare dept has a Elder Care (abuse) officer, like the Child Welfare officer.

Ya got me thinkin!

Thanks for your suggestions. From my understanding the person was hired by the patient, who is elderly and apparently has no family or others to help. I don't know if she is licensed, waiting to hear back on that.

The caregivers IS however paid by some state program - my suggestion to her was to get the agency involved but not sure if they do anything but disperse funds. I think it is that program where family or others get paid to care for someone.

Evidently the caregiver allowed the management to run a background check on her which is where the two old misdemeanors showed up. I don't know what they were for.

The patient either requires full time care or will have to go into a nursing home. And I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

I'm glad you are both looking out for your tenant and for your business.