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'The Israel Association Of Senior Housing Residents  (R.A.)' (hereinafter 'the Association') was established in 2000 for the purpose of protecting the rights of those senior citizens who live in protected living residences in Israel and to provide them and their families with general and legal information.  The need for the Association became particularly important because of the increasing number of protected living accommodations that are in operation in Israel. The increase in the numbers of residents in these senior citizens' residences or accommodations throughout the country, and the absence of any legal protection and any regulatory mechanism to supervise this field and protect the residents, was a key factor in the establishment of the Association (or 'The AMUTA', as it is known).  The Association was established by Shlomo Kochavi, a resident in “Achuzat Rishonim”, Rishon Le’Tzion, one of the protected living accommodations.

Over the years the Association has served as the address for thousands of retirees, pensioners and senior citizens, residing in these accomodations, minding and safeguarding  their rights to proper living conditions and to the services and other terms included in their contracts. Among our goals was to see to it that all residents are treated professionally, fairly and honorably, as well as our wish to ensure the large deposits of money paid by residents to the owners, are protected and secured in case of bankruptcy.

In 2004 the Association was officially recognized by the Ministry of Justice as a “consumer organization” representing all the residents in protected living accommodations.  This recognition allows the Association to bring claims to the courts in matters concerning residents' rights.  In 2005 the Association began to advance and prepare a specific law which would for the first time regulate the field of protected living and ensure the rights of the residents.

The Protected Accommodations Law,  5772- 2012 (hereinafter "the law"),  came into force on December 3^rd 2012, six months from the date of its publication (hereinafter – the Commencement Date). Since the law has been in force, the Association, together with the residents' committees, has been following its application in the various protected living  accommodations and has taken legal steps in cases where the law was not properly enforced, or when the board came to a conclusion that residents were coming under attack.

The English version of the law may be found in our website.

Some sections of the law came into force only in June 2015 and 'Section 20' shall commence its application, only in June 2017.

Since its establishment, the Association has brought several claims against the owners of different protected living accommodations on issues related to the upholding of the rights of the residents.

Currently (July 2016), the Association has approximately 8000 residents living in 40 recognized Protected Living Accommodations throughout Israel. Overall there are 90 similar accomodations/residences, some small and less recognized.  All the activities of the Association are funded by the monthly dues paid by the residents who are all members.

The Association Board and the Audit Committee:

Every two years, during the June bi-annual general meeting, the members of the Association elect the board members and members of the audit committee.  All board members and audit committee members are residents in different protected living accommodations,  and all are volunteers who contribute their time and experience to their fellow residents and to  benefit the public.

Association Proper Management Certificate: the Association holds a certificate from the Justice Ministry, confirming our handling and management of all issues pertaining to our members according to the law and the regulations ['Nihul Takin' – [אישור ניהול תקין.

Members of the Board :

Amos Shvueli

Marta Dagan

Israel Ben Yosef

Lea Schatz Soffer Chair woman

Dan Tamari

Yoram Avnimelech

Audit Committee members:

Liliane Frenkel

Shoshana Rubinfeld

Treasurer:  Nitza Rofe – 052-3496182

Secretary: Judith Gabo