Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether Chevy Chase House charges move-in, community, or admission fees that exceed limits established under District of Columbia law.
District regulations limit application and screening charges for rental housing. Publicly available pricing information for certain senior housing communities, however, advertises substantial one-time community fees that may significantly exceed those limits.
What Residents and Families Report
Residents and families report that the cost of moving into an assisted living community may include substantial upfront fees separate from monthly rent.
These charges may be described as:
- Community fees.
- Admission fees.
- Move-in fees.
- Administrative fees.
- One-time enrollment fees.
Publicly available pricing information for Chevy Chase House has identified one-time fees of approximately $7,500 in addition to monthly housing costs.
Residents report concerns that:
- The fees are disclosed late in the admissions process.
- The fees are mandatory.
- The charges are not clearly tied to specific services.
- The fees substantially increase the overall cost of residency.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Moving into an assisted living facility often occurs during periods of medical or family stress. Residents and families may have limited ability to negotiate fees after selecting a community.
Potential concerns include:
- Excessive move-in charges.
- Inadequate disclosure.
- Unexpected housing costs.
- Charges unrelated to actual administrative expenses.
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You paid a community or admission fee to Chevy Chase House.
- The fee was several thousand dollars.
- The fee was required as a condition of admission.
- You were not informed about the fee early in the admissions process.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.