My mom’s group home decided to cancel their license but continue to “take care of the residents”. I was given 27 days notice of this happening. After asking for a new contract, even a rental agreement, none was given so I’m moving my mom out. She has zero protection at this point! I gave a 26 day notice to be nice but without a contract, I do not believe I am required to do anything! Thoughts? I’m being given a huge guilt trip over this situation but I have to protect her.
You say it's a group home caring for residents. They would not be able to operate without a license I am thinking?
I am afraid you are down to discussing with the licensing authorities for such a home. Good luck in searching them out for your area. I would get together NOW with families of other residents. There is great power in numbers.
I would not think having no license means no contracts are needed. Its good business to have everything in writing. And having no license does not mean, IMO, that what agreements you have in place are null and void. A rental agreement would stand until a new one was due. Contracts too, what would change? Even if someone bought them out, contracts and rental agreements stay in place until they lapse. Then you sign with the new owners.
There are LOTS of things tied into a business license and we should think carefully before doing any business with unlicensed operation. It can come back to haunt you in the event there is an issue, because we all know, it is fine, until it isn't.
What about the contract are you concerned about? Paying rent? Whether it's an insured business? Or moving out? I wouldn't feel guilty about that...!
Turn them in for operating a business with no license, this will protect everyone under their care. It is illegal to do what they are doing, especially with vulnerable seniors.