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Hello. My DH and I plan to become foster parents in FL. We will be moving to a rental home in the next couple months. Is there a rule against foster parents in FL living in a rental home? We are looking at larger homes than we really need for the sole purpose of foster/adopting.The idea of renting not being allowed didn't even occur to me until someone brought it to my attention tonight. We were almost licensed in GA(completed everything but the home visits), but we decided to move back "home" to FL. In GA, you just needed the landlord's permission to have foster children living in the home, but otherwise it was fine. We do fully intend to get an OK from the landlord before signing a lease.Can anyone enlighten me about the rules of rentals so we can choose proper housing? I'm not even sure who I would call to get an answer about it before starting the process. If the FL system is anything like in GA, you don't get much, if any, info until starting classes.I know this isn't a very busy forum, so thanks for any help.
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We were told that you had to have landlord permission and renter's insurance.
For those renting in a rental community where children share play equipment, pool, etc. those things had to be inspected as well, but with you wanting to rent a home I would not think that would be an issue.
Kim
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I rent a house now and prior to moving in here I rented an apt. I have NEVER had to get landlord's approval (although they all knew that I fostered). When I was going through being licensed, nobody checked to make sure it was ok with the landlord. I didn't have to submit any paperwork stating the landlord approved OR that I have renter's insurance.
LW never checked the playground or pool at the apt complex I lived at.
Reting has not been an issue AT ALL for me. I live in duval county
You would definitely want renters insurance to cover yourself in the event of fire or home damage. You would not only have to replace your belongings but the childs as well. You would also want comprehensive medical should the child be injured on your property due to a household problem, etc.
Each state differs and I agree that you will need to ask about it in class, but in our class we were told that just like the people who own their home and have to show proof of homeowners ins a renter HAS to show proof of renter's insurance and a letter from the landlord giving permission to foster on the property. Better to be safe than sorry.
Kim
Thank you for the quick replies. I'm very glad to hear that renting, in and of itself, isn't a hinderance to becoming foster parents. We'll still cover our behinds by making sure the landlord is OK w/ us fostering in their home...just in case.I wouldn't dream of not having renter's insurance, so no worries there. :)
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