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If you are on section 8 can you sue them and the landlord for allowing you to live in deplorable conditions?
I cannot see how Section 8 (your local housing authority), and your landlord could both conspire to allow you to live in such deplorable conditions as you so claim. As stated below by another user, your dwelling must meet housing quality standards as dictated by HUD, not your local housing authority and not your landlord. Every year, in order for you to maintain your voucher in the same apartment or dwelling, it must be inspected by the Housing Program Coordinator, or HPC. In addition to their performing standard inspections they ask you if there are any repairs that you feel need to be made. If that repair is essential for meeting housing quality standards, the HPC will so state on his report, which may result in flagging the apartment or dwelling for further inspection, simply asking the landlord to repair it, or failing the apartment of the inspection. If your dwelling fails or housing quality standards as a result of this inspection, your landlord will be asked to repair the item or you will be required to move to another dwelling. Now, with regard to suing your landlord over this, it depends on any damages the landlord may have caused by failing to repair the item requested. This matter is primarily between you and your landlord, not your local housing authority. If, on the other hand, the housing program coordinator knowingly passes an apartment or dwelling, knowing that it fails to meet housing quality standards according to HUD, then you can file a complaint to the housing authority or to HUD about this. The regional HUD office and your local housing authority are two different agencies, though they may be adjacent to each other. By going to the HUD web site you can download a copy of an inspection form that is used by the housing program coordinator.
THE MATERIAL BELOW WAS WRITTEN BY ANOTHER USER. I agree with this statement. Section 8 housing has to meet certain criteria. All outlets in your apartment have to be in working order, the windows and blinds must open and close properly, the heat and all apliances must be working, toilets must flush, sinks must drain, etc. There is also a degree of cleanliness that must be met on your end. No mold or filth etc. There are many requirements from the housing athority as to the condition your home must be in to qualify for the program. I am an apartment manager for a section 8 property and have to have the resident units inspected every year to qualify for their program. If I were you I would request an inspection from the housing authority and go from there. I would also document all correspondnce between myself and the landlord and the housing authority with dates and times and details of conversation. So, request an inspection and then go from there.
What else can I help you with?
Can a landlord refuse section 8 in nyMust a landlord take section 8 IN NY?
There is no obligation for a landlord to take Section 8.
How do you complain against apartment landlord?
This depends on the complaint you have against him, whether the Landlord has a boss, and if the landlord takes Section 8 or owns a complex that is under a federal loan or tax credit. If the landlord is an individual landlord he is subject to code rules of the municipality of the rental unit. If the complaint is about discriminatory issues you can complain to HUD. If he takes Section 8 you can complain to your Section 8 specialist.
What is a section 8 landlord?
There is no such thing as a Section 8 Landlord. There are either public housing developments and apartments, or there are landlords who are willing to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (I.e., accept section 8 vouchers).
Can you get section 8 for an apartment that you can no longer pay for landlord wants information for you to be able to stay in your apartment?
can you get section 8 for an apartment you are all ready rent but can no longer pay for landlord wants information for section 8 for renters and how you can get it.
Can a landlord enter your apartment when your not at home even if your section 8?
No.
Can landlord deny section 8 if already in a lease?
It depends on the state. In California, a landlord has no obligation to rent under Section 8. If you are saying you are currently in a lease and you want to continue renting but under a Section 8 lease, it would again depend on the state.
What the requirements for the owner of a property under section 8 housing?
The owner must meet specific criteria such as passing a housing quality inspection, maintaining the property up to standard, and allowing approved tenants to reside in the unit. Additionally, the owner must agree to the terms and regulations set forth by the Section 8 housing program.
Can you loose your section 8 if your being terminate from your landlord if your lease is already up?
You can only lose your section 8 voucher if you violate the terms of your lease, the landlord files eviction proceedings against you, and wins a judgment against you for eviction.
Is there a charge to become a section 8 landlord?
No. Not in Arkansas You do have to apply to the local housing authority to become eligible to rent as Section 8
Does a landlord of section 8 have the rite to see A checking acct information for the last 6 mos is there a federal law stating that?
No. The housing authority might, but not the landlord. Of course, in some cases, the housing authority is the landlord.
Can you sue your landlord for high utilities due to lack of insulation?
Refer back to the original contract you made with your Landlord/lady and work through the utilities section...
how can i do section housing myself?
It is relatively to to become a section 8 landlord. You can apply to through your local HUD housing authority or apply through a section 8 participant.
