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The Idaho Senior Legal Risk Detector is a joint project of Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. and ProBono.Net. The purpose of the risk detector is detect issues for seniors or the elderly related to housing, debt, financial exploitation, healthcare, and abuse and to do so quickly and accurately.
To determine whether you, as a senior are at risk, or whether a loved one who is a senior is at risk, please visit our Idaho Senior Legal Risk Detector to answer some questions:
Below are modules (guided informational programs) created by Idaho Legal Aid Services relating to End of Life Planning in Idaho, such as Power of Attorneys, Living Wills, Wills, etc.. The modules are available in English and Spanish.
https://www.idaholegalaid.org/files/html/end-of-life-planning
Know about Elder Abuse
What is “elder abuse?”
Elder Abuse has many forms. It can mean any mistreatment of a senior. Examples include confinement, neglect, abandonment, bodily injury, unwanted sexual contact, verbal intimidation and threats, and financial exploitation.
Myth: “We don't have that problem in our community.”
Fact: Abuse is often not seen or recognized.
Basic Information about Idaho’s Laws for Seniors
Seniors and their family, neighbors, friends and caregivers will find this Guide helpful. The Guide gives general information about legal issues that seniors frequently encounter and offers practical options for each situation. It will also give direction on where to look and who to call for more detailed information.
Are you a victim of housing discrimination? Fair housing is your right! If you have been denied your housing
rights, you may have experienced housing discrimination.
This brochure was prepared by Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. for the purpose of informing tenants of their rights and responsibilities in federal housing programs under current Idaho and federal law. It does not include other legal theories which have been adopted by other states but as yet not accepted by Idaho’s courts. At several points in the brochure, the tenant is advised to seek legal assistance of an attorney.
The purpose of this memorandum is to reiterate procedures for complaints processed by Fair Housing Assistance Program agencies that involve Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties.
HUD handles complaints in several categories:
Housing discrimination: Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint.
Design and Construction Resources
HUD Design Manual - Fair Housing Guidelines:
www.huduser.org
Select publications on the left
Select alphabetical listing on right
Select "F" for fair housing
Select Design Manual
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
11 West 42nd Street
New York, New York 10036
Can be purchased on-line from a variety of sources; cannot be reproduced
Fair Housing Accessibility First
Este folleto fue preparado por Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. con el propósito de informar a los
inquilinos de sus derechos y responsabilidades en los programas de vivienda federal bajo la ley de
Idaho y federal actual. No incluye otras teorías legales cuales han sido adoptadas por otros estados
pero aun no han sido aceptadas en los tribunales de Idaho. En varios puntos de este folleto, se le
aconseja al inquilino que obtenga ayuda legal de un abogado. Es especialmente importante para los
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