Florida § 429.81 - Residency agreements.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 429.81 — Residency agreements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 429.81. Residency agreements.
(1) Each resident must be covered by a residency agreement, executed before or at the time of admission, between the provider and the resident or the resident’s designee or legal representative. Each party to the contract must be provided a duplicate copy or the original agreement, and the provider must keep the residency agreement on file for 5 years after expiration of the agreement. (2) Each residency agreement must specify the personal care and accommodations to be provided by the adult family-care home, the rates or charges, a requirement of at least 30 days’ notice before a rate increase, and any other provisions required by rule of the agency.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 429.81
What does Florida Statutes § 429.81 cover?
Section 429.81 ("Residency agreements.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 429.81?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 429.81" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 429.81 apply to my situation?
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