Renewal Participation Agreement

This Renewal Participation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into and made effective as of the date last signed below by and between Troopers Transitional Housing Program (“Troopers,” the “Program,” or “we”), a structured Level III recovery residence providing transitional housing and recovery support services, and the individual identified and signing below (“Participant” or “you”), who has previously been admitted to the Program and is now applying to renew and continue Participant’s participation under the terms set forth herein in furtherance of Participant’s ongoing recovery.

By completing, signing, and submitting this Agreement, Participant reaffirms a mandated or voluntary commitment to recovery and acknowledges that this renewal is a privilege granted at the sole discretion of Troopers, is conditioned on Participant’s continued full compliance with all Program policies, house rules, clinical recommendations, other services mandated or referred by partners or other entities, and applicable legal obligations, and supersedes any prior participation agreement to the extent of any conflict.

1. Nature and Purpose of Program

Troopers Transitional Housing Program is a structured, recovery-oriented Level III recovery program that provides free transitional housing, peer support, care coordination, and life-skills programming to individuals seeking stability, sustained sobriety, and successful community reintegration.

Participation in Troopers constitutes a temporary, revocable privilege to occupy shared housing as an integrated component of a behavioral health and recovery program.

This Agreement is not a lease, rental agreement, or tenancy of any kind, and does not create a landlord-tenant relationship under the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (UORRA), NMSA 1978 §§ 47-8-1 et seq., or any related federal, state, or local housing statute. Participant expressly waives any claim to tenancy rights, possessory interest, or formal eviction process, and acknowledges that the exclusive remedy for ending participation is the discharge process set forth in this Agreement and Program policy.

Participant understands and agrees that occupancy is granted solely for programmatic, and recovery-support purposes, is contingent on continued active participation in the Program, and may be modified, restricted, suspended, relocated between Troopers houses, or terminated at any time in accordance with this Agreement and the sole discretion of Troopers.

2. Term of Participation and Renewal

Participant’s authorization to reside at a trooper’s house begins on the Effective Date indicated on the application or renewal form and continues for an initial period of twenty-eight (28) days.

At the conclusion of this initial period, and at the conclusion of each successive 28-day period thereafter, Troopers may, in its sole and absolute discretion, renew Participant’s authorization for an additional 28-day period if Participant has remained in good standing. For purposes of this Agreement, “good standing” means, at a minimum: full compliance with all Program rules, policies, and house expectations; sustained sobriety verified through scheduled and random drug and alcohol testing; consistent and active participation in all required clinical, peer support, and life-skills programming; respectful and constructive engagement with staff, peers, and the surrounding community; and timely satisfaction of any individualized goals or corrective-action plans then in effect.

Each renewal is a continuation of a revocable opportunity to be in the program for programmatic purposes only, and shall not, under any circumstances, ripen into, be construed as, or be deemed to create a lease, tenancy, periodic tenancy, holdover tenancy, possessory interest, or any other property right or housing right, regardless of the number of consecutive renewals or the total duration of Participant’s stay.

Troopers reserves the unrestricted right to decline renewal, shorten any period, modify the conditions of participation, relocate Participant between Troopers houses, or terminate participation at any time, including before the expiration of any 28-day period—based on behavior, safety, clinical judgment, program compliance, or operational need.

Non-renewal does not require cause and does not trigger any notice period beyond what is specified in the discharge provisions of this Agreement.

3. Financial Terms

Participation in Troopers is offered to the Participant entirely free of charge.

No rent, security deposit, application fee, occupancy fee, utility charge, maintenance charge, program fee, or service fee of any kind, whether monetary or otherwise, is required, requested, solicited, or accepted from the Participant as a condition of admission, occupancy, continued participation, or renewal.

Troopers does not collect, hold, or apply any funds from the Participant in connection with housing or programming.

The complete and intentional absence of any financial exchange between the Participant and Troopers in connection with housing is a material element and foundational premise of this Agreement.

This structure reflects the Program’s mission to remove financial barriers to recovery and confirms that the relationship between the Participant and Troopers is programmatic, and supportive in nature, and is not a residential tenancy, lease, sublease, license for hire, or commercial transaction of any kind.

The Participant acknowledges that no consideration of any form has been exchanged for the right to occupy a Troopers home, and that the privilege of participation arises solely from the Participant’s voluntary acceptance of, and continued compliance with, the Program’s terms.

Any voluntary assistance, gift, contribution, donation, in-kind support, voluntary work, peer mentorship, household chore, community service activity, or any other service performed by the Participant, whether on Program property or on behalf of the Program, and whether occurring before, during, or after participation, shall not be construed, characterized, or claimed as rent, payment, barter, consideration, wages, compensation, or value exchanged for housing or services.

No such activity shall create, imply, evidence, or support any tenancy, employment relationship, independent-contractor relationship, contractual right to remain, equitable interest, lien, or housing right of any kind, regardless of the duration, frequency, or value of the activity. All such contributions are made freely and gratuitously as part of the Participant’s recovery and community engagement, and the Participant expressly and irrevocably waives any present or future claim to the contrary.

4. Program Rules and Participant Responsibilities

5. Visitors and Guests

To protect the safety, sobriety, privacy, and recovery progress of all residents, no visitors of any kind are permitted at any Troopers home unless expressly pre-approved in writing by Troopers leadership. This restriction applies without exception to family members, spouses, romantic partners, children, friends, former residents, sponsors, employers, clergy, and outside service providers.

When a visit is approved, it must occur only at the date, time, location, and duration specified by leadership, and must comply with any additional conditions imposed, including but not limited to staff supervision, designated visiting areas, prohibited individuals, and required searches before or after the visit. Overnight guests are strictly and absolutely prohibited under all circumstances, regardless of relationship, weather, emergency, or any other claimed justification.

Participant is fully responsible for the conduct of any approved visitor while on Program property and for ensuring that no visitor introduces, attempts to introduce, or facilitates access to alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription medications, drug paraphernalia, weapons, electronic devices not pre-approved, or any other prohibited item.

Any of the following constitutes a serious violation of this Agreement and may result in immediate discharge: admitting an unauthorized visitor onto the premises; meeting with an unauthorized visitor on or near the property; concealing the presence of a visitor; allowing a visitor to remain past the approved time; failing to control an approved visitor’s conduct; or coordinating with another resident to admit a visitor on his or her behalf.

6. Initial Restriction Period

Upon admission to the Program, and again upon any re-admission or return from a higher level of care (including detox, inpatient treatment, hospitalization, or incarceration), every Participant is placed on a mandatory restriction period of thirty (30) to forty-five (45) days. The exact length of the restriction period is determined by Troopers leadership in consultation with the Participant’s clinical team based on individual clinical, behavioral, and recovery needs.

During the restriction period, the Participant is not permitted to receive visitors, leave the home for personal reasons, take outside passes, attend non-essential off-site activities, or engage in unsupervised outings of any kind.

The only permitted off-site activities during the restriction period are: scheduled clinical appointments; court appearances and supervision obligations; medically necessary appointments; and other activities expressly approved in advance and in writing by Troopers leadership.

The purpose of the restriction period is to allow the Participant to stabilize within the Program, fully engage with the structured environment, complete intake-phase clinical work, build relationships with peers and staff, and establish a foundation of sobriety before reintroducing outside contact and influences that may compromise recovery.

Following successful completion of the restriction period, the Participant may request the gradual reintroduction of visits, passes, and off-site activities, each of which must be approved in advance by Troopers leadership and remain conditioned on the Participant’s continued good standing.

Any violation of the initial restriction period, including unauthorized departures, unauthorized contact with visitors, deceptive use of approved appointments, or returning late without justification, constitutes a serious violation of this Agreement and may result in extension of the restriction period, additional clinical interventions, or immediate discharge from the Program.

7. Employment Policy

The Participant is not permitted to work, seek employment, or accept any form of paid employment during the first ninety (90) to one hundred (100) days of participation. This restriction exists for the express purpose of allowing the Participant to establish a strong, stable, and sustainable foundation in recovery before introducing the demands, stressors, and external influences associated with work.

The exact length of the employment restriction—within and beyond the 90-to-100-day range—is determined on an individualized basis by Troopers leadership in consultation with the Participant’s clinical team, based on the Participant’s compliance, recovery progress, and overall readiness.

After the restriction period, any return to work requires prior written approval from Troopers leadership and remains conditioned on the Participant’s continued sobriety, full Program participation, and good standing. Approval may be delayed, denied, modified, suspended, or revoked at any time if work begins to interfere with the Participant’s recovery or compliance with the Program.

Engaging in employment without prior written approval, or concealing employment from Program staff, constitutes a serious violation of this Agreement and may result in immediate discharge.

8. Post-Restriction Employment — Limited Work Phase

After successful completion of the initial 90-to-100-day employment restriction period described in Section 7, and upon receiving prior written approval from Troopers leadership, the Participant may begin engaging in limited part-time employment of approximately twenty (20) hours per week.

Permitted Work Hours. All approved employment during this phase must take place between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise expressly approved in writing by Troopers leadership. This limited work window exists because recovery is the Participant’s number-one priority, and the Program’s mandatory clinical, group, and recovery programming hours fall outside of this window. Any employment that conflicts with scheduled programming, curfew, house meetings, or required clinical sessions will not be approved and may not be accepted by the Participant.

The purpose of this limited work phase is to allow the Participant to gradually re-enter the workforce, regain confidence and structure, begin earning income, and start building modest savings — all while preserving the time, focus, and energy required to remain fully engaged in clinical programming, recovery work, and the daily structure of the Program.

This limited work phase is intended to support the Participant’s long-term goals of:

• Establishing personal financial stability;
• Beginning to save money toward independent living and post-Program life;
• Developing healthy work habits, accountability, and time-management skills;
• Strengthening self-sufficiency without compromising recovery; and
• Preparing to transition into a productive, contributing, and active member of society once a strong recovery foundation has been achieved.

The 20-hour guideline and the 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. work window are a starting framework, not an entitlement. The exact number of hours, type of employment, work schedule, and duration of the limited work phase are determined on an individualized basis by Troopers leadership in consultation with the Participant’s clinical team, based on the Participant’s recovery progress, behavioral stability, attendance, and overall compliance with the Program.

The Participant agrees that all employment during this phase remains subject to the conditions set forth in Section 7, including the requirements of continued sobriety, full participation in all clinical and recovery programming, submission of work schedules to Program staff, and ongoing good standing. Troopers reserves the unrestricted right to delay, modify, reduce, suspend, or revoke the limited work phase at any time if employment begins to interfere with the Participant’s recovery, clinical engagement, or compliance with this Agreement.

Expansion beyond approximately 20 hours per week or beyond the 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. window, or transition into full-time employment, requires separate written approval from Troopers leadership and is generally reserved for Participants in later phases of the Program who have demonstrated sustained stability, clinical progress, and readiness for greater independence.

9. Continued Engagement with Scheduled Providers

Throughout the entire duration of participation in the Program, including during the initial restriction period, the employment restriction period, the limited work phase, and any subsequent phase, the Participant is required to continue actively engaging with all consultations, appointments, and services already scheduled at the start of the Program with the Participant’s corresponding providers.

These providers include, but are not limited to:

The Participant’s assigned therapist (LPCC or equivalent), Primary Care Physician (PCP), Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW), psychiatrist, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) provider, Nurses, Care coordinator, Manager, and any other clinical, behavioral health, medical, or supportive service provider identified at intake or added to the Participant’s care plan during the course of the Program.

Zero Missed Appointments. The Participant shall not miss any scheduled appointment, period.

Attendance at every appointment is mandatory and non-negotiable. There are no acceptable excuses for missing a scheduled appointment, including but not limited to work, fatigue, oversleeping, weather, transportation issues, personal preference, or social plans. Transportation, scheduling, and reminders are coordinated through the Program, and the Participant is responsible for being ready, on time, and fully prepared for every appointment.

The only exception is a documented medical emergency or other documented circumstance entirely outside the Participant’s control, and even then, the Participant must notify Program staff immediately and reschedule without delay.

The Participant further agrees to:

• Arrive on time, fully prepared, and ready to engage in good faith at every scheduled appointment;
• Follow all clinical recommendations, treatment plans, prescriptions, and follow-up instructions provided by each provider;
• Maintain open communication between providers and Program staff to ensure coordinated, continuous care; and
• Sign and keep current any releases of information necessary for Troopers and the Participant’s providers to coordinate care.

Continued engagement with these providers is a non-negotiable component of the Program and is essential to the Participant’s recovery, stability, and successful progression through every phase of participation. Employment, work hours, off-site activities, and personal scheduling must always be arranged around and never in conflict with the Participant’s scheduled provider appointments and clinical obligations.

Any missed appointment, refusal to engage with a scheduled provider, non-compliance with clinical recommendations, or attempt to disengage from coordinated care constitutes a serious violation of this Agreement and may result in restriction, modification of the Participant’s phase, suspension of work privileges, mandatory clinical review, or immediate discharge from the Program.

10. Emergency Termination and Safety Provisions

Troopers reserves the unrestricted right to immediately revoke participation and require the Participant to vacate the premises — without prior notice, warning, or progressive discipline — for any conduct, condition, or circumstance that, in the sole judgment of Troopers leadership, poses a risk to the safety, sobriety, well-being, or stability of the Participant, fellow residents, staff, neighbors, the Program, or the surrounding community.

Grounds for Emergency Termination. Grounds for emergency termination include, but are not limited to:

• Any act, threat, gesture, or expression of violence, physical aggression, intimidation, or harassment toward staff, residents, neighbors, visitors, or the public;
• Active intoxication, suspected intoxication, or any positive, refused, diluted, adulterated, or tampered drug or alcohol test;
• Possession, use, distribution, manufacture, or facilitation of access to alcohol, illicit drugs, unauthorized prescription medications, drug paraphernalia, or any other contraband;
• Possession of firearms, knives beyond ordinary kitchen use, or any other weapon;
• Property destruction, vandalism, theft, arson, or tampering with safety equipment (including smoke detectors, locks, cameras, or fire extinguishers);
• Any criminal activity occurring on or off Program premises, or any new arrest, charge, or warrant;
• Sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, predatory behavior, or any inappropriate physical or sexual contact with another resident, staff member, or visitor;
• Refusal to comply with safety instructions, lawful directives from Program staff, or emergency protocols;
• Bringing unauthorized individuals into the home or facilitating unauthorized access to the property; and
• Any other conduct that, in the sole judgment of Troopers leadership, creates an imminent or ongoing risk to safety, recovery, or the integrity of the Program.

Notification of Authorities. Law enforcement, emergency medical services, the New Mexico Adult Probation and Parole Office (APPO), drug court, pretrial services, child protective services, and any other supervising or referring agency may be notified at Troopers’ discretion whenever necessary to ensure safety, protect residents and staff, secure the property, comply with reporting obligations, or fulfill the conditions of the Participant’s probation, parole, or community supervision.

Removal from Premises. Upon emergency termination, the Participant must vacate the premises immediately and peacefully. Troopers will make reasonable efforts to safely store and return the Participant’s personal belongings in accordance with Program policy, but Troopers shall not be liable for items left behind, lost, damaged, or unclaimed beyond a reasonable storage period.

Refusal to vacate when directed may result in law enforcement involvement and removal as a trespasser, consistent with the non-tenancy provisions set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Agreement.

No Right to Hearing or Cure. Because emergency termination is reserved for conduct creating immediate risk, the Participant acknowledges that emergency termination is not subject to the standard discharge review process and does not require prior notice, opportunity to cure, or a hearing. Troopers’ decision to invoke emergency termination is final.

11. Grievance and Appeals

Troopers is committed to fair, respectful, and consistent treatment of every Participant. Any Participant who believes they have been treated unfairly, who disagrees with a non-emergency Program decision, or who wishes to raise a concern about staff, peers, or Program operations may file a written grievance with the Program Director. Filing a Grievance. A grievance must be submitted in writing within ten (10) business days of the event or decision being grieved.

The grievance should describe the issue, the date, the individuals involved, and the resolution the Participant is requesting. Review and Response.

The Program Director, or a designated reviewer, will review the grievance and provide a written response within ten (10) business days of receipt. The reviewer may meet with the Participant, interview witnesses, and review records as part of the review. Appeal. If the Participant disagrees with the response, the Participant may submit a written appeal to the Executive Director within five (5) business days of the response.

The Executive Director’s decision is final. Exclusions. The grievance procedure does not apply to emergency terminations under Section 10, which are final and not subject to review. Grievances may not be used to challenge the Program’s clinical recommendations, sobriety standards, or zero-tolerance policies. No Retaliation. Troopers will not retaliate against any Participant for filing a grievance in good faith.

12. Property and Personal Belongings

Upon discharge, termination, non-renewal, or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, voluntary or involuntary, the Participant must vacate the premises immediately and remove all personal belongings. Departure must be peaceful, orderly, and complete, and the Participant must surrender all keys, access devices, Program-issued items, and any other Program property at the time of departure.

No Obligation to Hold Property; Good-Faith Retention. Because Troopers operates as a transitional recovery housing program and not as a landlord under the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (UORRA) or any related housing statute, Troopers is under no legal obligation to retain, store, safeguard, inventory, or return any personal belongings left behind by the Participant.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, as a matter of good-faith practice and out of respect for the Participant’s dignity and recovery, Troopers will make reasonable efforts to retain personal belongings left behind for a period of thirty (30) days from the time of discharge, termination, or expiration.

This good-faith retention period is a courtesy extended at Troopers’ sole discretion and does not create any duty, obligation, contract, or right enforceable against Troopers.

Abandoned Property. After the expiration of the 30-day good-faith retention period, any remaining personal items shall be deemed abandoned and may be donated, discarded, recycled, or otherwise lawfully disposed of by Troopers, in its sole discretion, without further notice to the Participant and without any obligation to inventory, store, or deliver such items.

The Participant expressly waives any claim to the value, return, or replacement of items not retrieved within the 30-day window.

Retrieval of Belongings — Direct Owner Only. Personal belongings will be released only to the Participant directly. Retrieval during the 30-day good-faith retention period must be scheduled in advance with Troopers staff and must occur during designated hours, in a designated area, and under staff supervision.

The Participant shall not enter any Troopers home, room, or shared space without prior authorization and supervision following discharge.

If Troopers determines, in its sole discretion, that the Participant’s presence on the property poses a safety, sobriety, or operational concern, Troopers may arrange for the Participant’s belongings to be made available at an alternate location or time, or may decline retrieval at the property altogether.

Third-Party Retrieval — Signed Written Release Required. If the Participant is unable or unwilling to retrieve personal belongings in person, no other person, including family members, spouses, romantic partners, friends, sponsors, employers, attorneys, or any other third party, will be permitted to retrieve the Participant’s belongings without a signed, written release of items executed by the Participant, identifying the specific person authorized to collect the belongings, and presented to Troopers staff at the time of pickup.

Troopers reserves the right to require valid government-issued photo identification from any third party seeking to retrieve belongings, to verify the authenticity of the release with the Participant before releasing any items, and to refuse release if there is any doubt as to the authenticity of the release, the identity of the third party, or the safety of the transaction.

Troopers shall have no liability for any dispute arising between the Participant and a third party concerning belongings released pursuant to a signed written release.

Prohibited and Hazardous Items. Any items left behind that constitute contraband — including but not limited to alcohol, illicit drugs, unauthorized prescription medications, drug paraphernalia, weapons, or stolen property may be turned over to law enforcement and shall not be returned to the Participant or to any third party under any circumstances.

Limitation of Liability. Troopers, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and clinical partners assume no liability whatsoever for loss, theft, damage, deterioration, misplacement, or destruction of any personal items belonging to the Participant, whether such loss occurs before, during, or after participation, and whether the items were left behind, stored, in shared spaces, or in the Participant’s assigned room.

The Participant is solely responsible for safeguarding personal property at all times, and is strongly encouraged to maintain personal renter’s or property insurance if desired. The Participant expressly waives any claim against Troopers arising from the loss, damage, or disposal of personal belongings.

13. Fair Housing, Reasonable Accommodation, and Non-Discrimination

Non-Discrimination. Troopers does not discriminate against any Participant or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition, marital status, ancestry, familial status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the federal Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the New Mexico Human Rights Act (NMSA 1978 §§ 28-1-1 et seq.).

Reasonable Accommodations. Troopers complies with all applicable disability rights laws and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations from Participants whose disabilities require modifications to Program rules, policies, or practices in order to allow equal opportunity to participate in the Program. Substance use disorder is a recognized disability under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requesting an Accommodation. A Participant may request a reasonable accommodation by submitting a written request to the Program Director, describing the accommodation needed and the disability-related reason for the request. Troopers may request supporting documentation from a qualified provider where the disability or need for accommodation is not obvious.

Interactive Process. Troopers will engage in a good-faith interactive process with the Participant to evaluate the request and to identify a reasonable accommodation that meets the Participant’s needs without fundamentally altering the nature of the Program or creating a direct threat to the safety of the Participant, other residents, or staff.

Limitations. Troopers is not required to provide accommodations that would: fundamentally alter the structured, recovery-oriented nature of the Program; eliminate the requirement of sobriety; eliminate the requirement of active participation in clinical and recovery programming; pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the Participant or others; or impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the Program.

14. Confidentiality and Information Sharing

Troopers respects the privacy and dignity of every Participant and maintains strict confidentiality with respect to participant identity, records, and personal information. Troopers adheres to HIPAA-aligned confidentiality standards and, where applicable to substance use disorder records, complies with 42 CFR Part 2 governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.

Use of Information. Records and personal data collected by Troopers are used solely for legitimate Program purposes, including: treatment coordination among the Participant’s clinical and supportive providers; recovery support and case management; care planning and clinical documentation; quality improvement and internal program evaluation; compliance reporting required by funders, regulators, accreditors, and supervising entities; and lawful response to subpoenas, court orders, and other legal process.

Authorized Disclosures. Confidential information may be released only:

• With the Participant’s signed, written, and current authorization, identifying the recipient, the information to be disclosed, the purpose, and the expiration of the authorization;
• As required or permitted by law, including but not limited to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse, elder abuse, or vulnerable-adult abuse;
• In response to a medical emergency or imminent threat to the health or safety of the Participant, fellow residents, staff, or the public;
• To law enforcement, the New Mexico Adult Probation and Parole Office (APPO), drug court, pretrial services, or any other supervising authority where disclosure is required by court order, condition of supervision, statute, or regulation, or where the Participant has executed a current release authorizing such communication; and
• To Troopers’ own staff, clinical partners, contractors, attorneys, auditors, and insurers on a strict need-to-know basis in furtherance of Program operations.

Communications with Supervising Authorities. Participant acknowledges and agrees that, as a condition of participation, Troopers may communicate with APPO and other supervising entities regarding the Participant’s residency status, attendance, compliance, drug-test results, restriction status, incidents, and discharge, consistent with any release of information then in effect and applicable law.

Participant Confidentiality Obligations. The Participant likewise agrees to respect the confidentiality of all other residents and shall not disclose, post, share, photograph, video record, or otherwise distribute the identity, image, presence, statements, recovery status, clinical information, or personal information of any other Participant, staff member, visitor, or guest, whether on social media, in conversation, in writing, or in any other form.

Violation of resident confidentiality is a serious breach of Program rules and may result in restriction, corrective action, or immediate discharge.

No Waiver of Privilege. Disclosures made by Troopers in compliance with this Section do not constitute a waiver of any applicable privacy protection, professional privilege, or confidentiality obligation, and shall be made in the minimum amount necessary to accomplish the lawful purpose of the disclosure.

15. Legal Status and Non-Tenancy Declaration

The Participant expressly acknowledges, understands, and agrees that this Agreement grants only a revocable, non-exclusive license to occupy space within a Troopers residence as a participant in a structured recovery program, and nothing more.

This Agreement does not create, and shall under no circumstances be construed to create:

• A leasehold, tenancy, periodic tenancy, holdover tenancy, tenancy at will, or tenancy at sufferance;
• A rental agreement, sublease, license for hire, or commercial occupancy of any kind;
• A possessory interest, equitable interest, ownership interest, or property right of any kind;
• A landlord-tenant relationship, an innkeeper-guest relationship, or an employer-employee relationship; or
• Any right of exclusive possession, right of quiet enjoyment, or right to remain on the premises beyond the duration and conditions expressly authorized by Troopers.

Troopers’ Retained Authority. Troopers retains complete and unrestricted authority over the operation of every Troopers residence, including, without limitation: assignment, reassignment, and reconfiguration of rooms and beds; relocation of the Participant between rooms within a home or between Troopers homes; setting and modifying schedules, curfews, house rules, and occupancy limits; entering any room, bed area, or shared space at any time, with or without notice, for purposes of safety, supervision, search, inspection, maintenance, clinical intervention, or emergency response; and making all decisions regarding admission, continued participation, restriction, discharge, and re-admission.

Discontinuation Without Court Process. Participation and the associated license to occupy may be discontinued at any time, with or without cause, without prior notice, and without court order, eviction proceeding, or other judicial or administrative process, for programmatic, clinical, behavioral, safety, operational, or any other reason determined by Troopers in its sole discretion.

Waiver of Tenant Protections. The Participant knowingly, voluntarily, and irrevocably waives any claim to, or protection under: the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (UORRA), NMSA 1978 §§ 47-8-1 et seq.; any other federal, state, or local landlord-tenant statute, ordinance, or regulation; any statutory or common-law right to notice to quit, notice to vacate, opportunity to cure, eviction hearing, or judicial proceeding prior to removal; and any claim of wrongful eviction, constructive eviction, retaliatory eviction, or unlawful detainer arising from the discontinuation of participation under this Agreement.

Obligation to Vacate. Upon any discharge, termination, non-renewal, or expiration of this Agreement and at any other time directed by Troopers, the Participant agrees to vacate the premises immediately, peacefully, and without resistance, demand, or delay.

Refusal to vacate when directed shall constitute a trespass upon Troopers’ property, and the Participant acknowledges and agrees that Troopers may, in such circumstances, contact law enforcement to remove the Participant as a trespasser, consistent with the non-tenancy nature of this Agreement.

Survival of Acknowledgments. The acknowledgments and waivers set forth in this Section are a material inducement to Troopers’ offer of free housing and recovery support to the Participant, and shall survive the termination, expiration, or non-renewal of this Agreement.

16. Assumption of Risk and Limitation of Liability

The Participant acknowledges and agrees that participation in the Program involves voluntary residence in shared communal housing alongside other individuals in recovery, many of whom are themselves working through substance use disorders, mental health conditions, justice-system involvement, or other complex life circumstances.

The Participant understands that shared communal living inherently carries certain risks, including but not limited to the risk of accident, illness, exposure to communicable disease, theft, loss of personal property, conflict with other residents, and other ordinary or unexpected hazards associated with congregate living environments.

Voluntary Assumption of Risk. The Participant knowingly and voluntarily assumes all risks associated with residing at a Troopers home and participating in Program activities, including activities that occur on Program property, off-site activities approved by the Program, transportation arranged or coordinated by the Program, and any other aspect of participation. The Participant further acknowledges that no recovery program — including Troopers — can guarantee the Participant’s safety, sobriety, recovery outcome, or freedom from injury, illness, or loss.

Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Troopers, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, clinical partners, and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) shall not be liable for any injury, illness, death, loss, theft, damage, emotional distress, or other harm sustained by the Participant arising from or related to: participation in the Program; residence at any Troopers home; the conduct of other residents, visitors, staff, contractors, or third parties; the condition of any Program premises; transportation arranged or coordinated by the Program; or any other circumstance arising in connection with the Participant’s involvement with Troopers, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Released Parties.

Release and Waiver. The Participant, on behalf of the Participant and the Participant’s heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, expressly releases, waives, and forever discharges the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, suits, damages, costs, and expenses of any kind arising from or related to the Participant’s participation in the Program, except those arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Personal Responsibility. The Participant is solely responsible for safeguarding the Participant’s own health, safety, sobriety, personal belongings, and well-being throughout the duration of participation, and is strongly encouraged to maintain personal health insurance and personal property insurance as appropriate.

Notice of Injury or Loss. The Participant agrees to promptly notify Program staff of any injury, illness, accident, theft, loss, conflict, or unsafe condition occurring on Program premises or during Program activities, so that Troopers may respond appropriately and document the incident.

17. Conduct of Other Residents and Third Parties

The Participant acknowledges and agrees that Troopers operates a structured but communal recovery housing program in which the Participant resides alongside other individuals admitted to the Program, each of whom is independently responsible for their own conduct, choices, and recovery.

No Guarantee of Resident Conduct. Troopers makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee regarding the past conduct, criminal history, recovery status, behavior, or future actions of any other resident, visitor, staff member, contractor, or third party who may be present at any Troopers home or associated with the Program. While Troopers exercises reasonable judgment in admissions, supervision, and discharge decisions, Troopers cannot predict, control, or prevent every action of every individual on or near the premises.

Independent Conduct of Others. The Participant agrees that the independent acts, omissions, or misconduct of other residents, visitors, staff, contractors, or third parties — including but not limited to acts of violence, theft, sexual misconduct, harassment, intoxication, criminal activity, or relapse — are not the legal responsibility of Troopers, and shall not give rise to liability against the Released Parties identified in Section 17, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Released Parties.

Reporting Obligations. The Participant is required to immediately report to Program staff any conduct by another resident, visitor, staff member, or third party that the Participant believes poses a safety risk, violates Program rules, constitutes a crime, or otherwise warrants intervention. Failure to report known safety risks may itself constitute a violation of this Agreement and may limit the Participant’s ability to later assert harm arising from the unreported conduct.

Cooperation in Response. The Participant agrees to cooperate fully with Troopers staff, law enforcement, emergency responders, and any investigation, response, or corrective action taken in response to incidents involving the conduct of others, including by providing truthful statements and preserving any relevant evidence.

No Waiver of Rights Against Third Parties. Nothing in this Section limits the Participant’s right to pursue legal remedies directly against any other resident, visitor, or third party whose conduct caused harm to the Participant. This Section limits only the Participant’s claims against the Released Parties for the independent conduct of others.

18. Entire Agreement and Acknowledgment

Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any documents expressly incorporated by reference herein (including the Troopers Program Handbook, all signed releases of information, the Participant’s individualized treatment plan, and any corrective-action plan in effect), constitutes the entire and complete understanding between the Participant and Troopers regarding the Participant’s participation in the Program, and supersedes and replaces all prior or contemporaneous verbal, written, or electronic statements, representations, promises, agreements, or understandings of any kind. No representation, promise, or assurance not expressly set forth in this Agreement shall be binding on Troopers, and the Participant acknowledges that no such representation has been relied upon in entering into this Agreement.

Voluntary and Informed Acknowledgment. By checking the acknowledgment box and signing this Agreement — whether by handwritten signature, electronic signature, digital initial, or any other method permitted by Troopers — the Participant affirms, represents, and warrants that the Participant:

• Is at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally competent to enter into this Agreement;
• Has carefully read, fully understands, and voluntarily agrees to every term and condition set forth herein;
• Has had the opportunity to ask questions about, and seek clarification or independent counsel regarding, any provision of this Agreement before signing;
• Is signing this Agreement freely, knowingly, and without coercion, duress, undue influence, or misunderstanding;
• If referred or mandated by the New Mexico Adult Probation and Parole Office (APPO), drug court, or any other supervising authority, the Participant has voluntarily chosen Troopers from among available program options and voluntarily accepts Troopers’ specific terms in lieu of those alternatives;
• Is not under the influence of any substance that would impair the Participant’s ability to understand and voluntarily accept the terms of this Agreement.

Receipt of Handbook and Policies. The Participant further acknowledges receipt of, or full and ongoing access to, the Troopers Program Handbook, which contains additional policies, schedules, behavioral expectations, house rules, grievance procedures, and operational guidelines applicable to participation. The Participant agrees that the Handbook and all other written policies of Troopers, as updated from time to time, are incorporated into this Agreement by reference and are equally binding.

Acceptance Through Application and Renewal. By visiting the Troopers website, completing the Troopers application, completing this Renewal Participation Agreement, and/or continuing to reside at any Troopers home following the Effective Date, the Participant affirmatively accepts and agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions set forth herein, as well as any future updates to Program policies adopted by Troopers in the ordinary course of operations.

Electronic Signatures. The Participant agrees that any electronic signature, digital initial, checkbox acknowledgment, or other electronic acceptance affixed to this Agreement shall have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature under the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN, 15 U.S.C. §§ 7001 et seq.) and the New Mexico Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (NMSA 1978 §§ 14-16-1 et seq.).

Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or, if not possible, severed from this Agreement. All remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect as if the invalid provision had never been included.

Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, and the Parties consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

No Waiver. No failure or delay by Troopers in exercising any right, power, or remedy under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of that right, power, or remedy, nor shall any single or partial exercise preclude any further exercise of any other right, power, or remedy.