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What is the crime rate for low income based apartments in west Philadelphia?
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The crime rate for low income based apartments in west Philadelphia is about 5%. You can read more at http://www.city-data.com/forum/philadelphia/53305-university-city-vs-north-liberties.html
In order to provide you with an accurate crime rate,I will need the address. Generally speaking you will find higher crime in low income areas.
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Are income based apartments less safe than standard apartments?
Income based apartments are as safe as standard apartments. The best way to check out the safety would be to talk to residents and then study the crime rate for your area.
What is the crime rate around the Merced, CA low income apartments?
I recommend checking the local police department's crime statistics for accurate and up-to-date information on crime rates in the area surrounding the Merced, CA low income apartments. This data can provide specific details on the types of crimes reported and their frequency in that particular neighborhood.
Are there leasers that offer rental rates for apartments based on income?
Independent leasers do not offer rental rates based on income. Your state, however, may have governmental agencies offering housing for people based on if your income falls in a certain poverty range. These agencies don't let you live wherever you want; they require you to live in a specific place or region of the city, often with higher crime.
Renting Apartments Based on Income?
For the low-income worker, renting an apartment where the rent is based on income may be the ideal solution. However, there are a few drawbacks. Here are some issues you should be aware of before renting apartments based on income. First of all, when you rent one of these apartments, there is more paperwork to do when you apply. In addition to stating your income, which is required for most tenants regardless of the type of housing, you must also provide proof. For most people, this is not an issue. Just provide a couple of pay stubs and you’re done. However, for those who are self-employed, this can be a real headache. Besides the added paperwork, there is an issue of privacy. In some other apartment complexes, you may be able to get away with just proving you have income by providing your employer’s name and phone number. In income-based apartments, you have to lay out your income to the manager, which for some people seems invasive. There is no way around this, though, if you want to live in apartments based on income. One of the biggest drawbacks to living in apartments based on income is that everyone who knows you live there will assume that you are poor. After all, why would you live there if you weren’t? This is more of an issue for some people than others because some are more proud than others. Living in income-based housing requires a level of humility that some people just can’t muster. Your neighbors are also an issue when living in apartments based on income. They are all poor people too. There is nothing wrong with being poor, but often you will find that the crime rate is higher in neighborhoods where most of the people have lower incomes. While renting an apartment based on income can be a great solution for those with limited resources, it can also backfire when you start improving your financial situation. If you get a better job, you are usually required to report it, and your rent will go up as a result. If your income gets high enough, you may even find that your income-based apartment has become more expensive than comparable rental properties in the area.
How safe are subsidized apartments on your side of town?
Subsidized apartments are very safe where we live. This obviously changes based on the city that you live in. In our town, the subsidized apartments have frequent crime and drug abuse. This is very common in many cities.
If you are accused of a crime how will the government appoint you a lawyer?
In the US, your eligibility for a public defender is generally income-based.
Is income tax invasion a federal crime?
I don't know what that is, but income tax evasion is a federal crime.
Is crime higher or lower in low income housing communities?
This is a tough question to answer, but yes, as a rule crime is higher in lower income housing communities. Crime exists anywhere regardless of the income levels, but it is a true statistic that low income communities do experience higher crime levels.
Which cities have more crime?
Philadelphia and Detroit
Are all cheap apartments in bad areas?
Not necessarily, but many cheap apartments are located in low-income and/or high crime areas. In general, the more desirable a location, the higher the rent. Sometimes you can get lucky and find a random cheap apartment or find a complex that offers government assisted housing. Not always, you may find a cheap apartment in a good part of town. Often apartments can spawn re-development that turns "bad" areas into "good" areas.
What causes violent crime in Philadelphia?
Violent people.
Getting Low Income Apartments?
“Affordable housing” is a term used for residences with housing costs “affordable” to middle-income Americans. Say “low income apartments” to most people and they’ll have visions of dirty tenement buildings strung with laundry lines, crawling with kids and myriad tentacled creatures as well. Crime goes along with the stereotype and so does drug trafficking. None of that needs to be the case. There is a lot of low income apartments available in thoroughly habitable places. Of course, with the current economy, the number of available low income apartments has become even more important than ever. There is also a low of competition for them. To find apartments in areas that are safe where people would want to live, is another question entirely. Those are the most sought-after low cost apartments of all. Some states like Oregon have enforced rent control. Others such as New York have a subsidized housing lottery “to ensure fair and equitable distribution” with any available low income apartments. The Federal Section 8 program provides very lost cost housing many of which are low income apartments. Surprisingly, you can often find such apartments simply by hitting the streets and looking for them. Ask family and friends. Apartment owners will sometimes cultivate contacts with people to find “preferable” Section 8 candidates (people with no history of drugs or crime) though discrimination is illegal for any other reasons such as race, gender, and sexual preference. Affordable apartments are often findable just by hitting the net. The Internet has become a wonderful resource for residence-seekers of all kinds especially for those seeking lower cost habitats. There also is a lot of information about low income residences that are available through various local and Federal programs/opportunities. Local newspapers can also be an excellent source of information (or newspapers in the area in which you are seeking an apartment). If you can’t afford a newspaper, there are often a variety of different newspapers available in libraries. There is a lot of information available -- almost too much. It is up to the individual involved to seek it out and put it to good use.
