Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Statement

Tuscawilla Place is committed to equal housing opportunity. We do not discriminate against any person in the provision of housing, services, or access to our campus on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal or Florida law.

Equal Housing Opportunity

Tuscawilla Place provides housing and recovery residence services without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under the Federal Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or applicable Florida law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of residency at Tuscawilla Place, including application, admission, terms of housing, access to services, and the enforcement of house rules.

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Protected Classes

The following protected classes are covered by this policy:
Race

Federal Fair Housing Act

Color

Federal Fair Housing Act

National origin

Federal Fair Housing Act

Religion

Federal Fair Housing Act

Sex

Federal Fair Housing Act

Familial status

Federal Fair Housing Act

Disability (including persons in recovery from addiction)

Federal Fair Housing Act and ADA

Any other characteristic protected under applicable Florida law

Florida Fair Housing Act

Persons in Recovery Are a Protected Class

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who are in recovery from substance use disorder are recognized as persons with a disability and are entitled to the protections those laws provide.

Tuscawilla Place affirms this protection. We do not discriminate against residents or applicants on the basis of their recovery status, history of addiction, or disability. Our admission criteria are sobriety-based and safety-based, applied uniformly to all applicants, and are not designed or applied in a manner that discriminates on any prohibited basis.

Residents with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to access or maintain their housing at Tuscawilla Place may request one by contacting the onsite house manager at (352) 622-6023 or manager@tuscawillaplace.com. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on an individual basis.

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How Our Admission Criteria Are Applied

Tuscawilla Place sets admission criteria based on sobriety commitment and campus compatibility. These criteria are applied uniformly to all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

The admission criteria are:

  • Genuine commitment to complete sobriety
  • Willingness to follow the house rules applicable to all residents
  • Ability to meet the weekly payment obligation weekly
  • No current active substance use

These criteria exist to protect the safety and sobriety of the entire campus community. They are not used to discriminate on any basis protected by law.

Filing a Fair Housing Complaint

If you believe you have been discriminated against in connection with housing at Tuscawilla Place, you have the right to file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)
Internal grievance process

You may also raise a fair housing concern through the Tuscawilla Place grievance process described at tuscawillaplace.com/resident-rights. Internal grievance contact: manager@tuscawillaplace.com or
(352) 622-6023.