Housing Sustaining Services

Housing Sustaining Services:

Our housing sustaining services are dedicated to helping individuals and families maintain stable and secure housing even after they have settled in. We understand that the journey to finding a home doesn’t end once you’ve moved in; it’s an ongoing process that requires support and resources to ensure sustainability. Our compassionate team works closely with you to address any challenges or obstacles that may arise, providing guidance, advocacy, and practical assistance to help you overcome them.

Whether you’re facing financial difficulties, struggling with landlord-tenant issues, or in need of community resources, we’re here to stand by your side and ensure that you can thrive in your living environment. With our housing sustaining services, you can rest assured knowing that you have a trusted partner committed to your well-being and housing stability for the long term need it to be more precise.

Legacy Housing Services LLC offers a wide range of support through our housing sustaining services, designed to empower individuals and families. Our key offerings include:

1. Education on Tenant-Landlord Rights: Understand your rights and responsibilities to foster a healthy rental experience.
2. Coaching Sessions: Build positive relationships with property managers and neighbors through effective communication.
3. Training Programs: Learn the skills needed to be a responsible and compliant tenant.
4. Problem-Solving Strategies: Gain tools to navigate challenges and maintain housing stability.

Covered Services:

• Developing, updating and modifying the housing support and crisis/safety plan on a regular basis*

• Preventing and early identification of behaviors that may jeopardize continued housing

• Educating and training on roles, rights, and responsibilities of the tenant and property manager

• Transportation with the person receiving services present and discussing housing related issues

• Promoting/supporting cultural practice needs and understandings with landlords, property managers and neighbors*

• Coaching to develop and maintain key relationships with property managers and neighbors

• Advocating with community resources to prevent eviction when housing is at risk and maintain person’s safety*

• Assistance with the housing recertification processes*

• Continued training on being a good tenant, lease compliance, and household management

• Supporting the person to apply for benefits to retain housing*

• Supporting the person to understand and maintain/increase income and benefits to retain housing*

• Supporting the building of natural housing supports and resources in the community including building supports and resources related to a person’s culture and identity

• Working with property manager or landlord to promote housing retention*

• Arranging for assistive technology*

• Arranging for adaptive house related accommodations.*

Not Covered Services:

• Room and Board (including moving expenses)
• Deposits
• Food
• Furnishings
• Rent
• Utilities
• No-show appointments
• Staff travel time with a person not in the vehicle
• Direct or indirect services provision in a group setting
• Services provided outside of Minnesota