Aug 08
When Shawnetta Newburn left her drug-infested St. Louis neighborhood in search of a better life for her family in Las Vegas, she didn’t expect to live in a house with frills worthy of a McMansion.
But Paradise awaited.
That’s the name of the gated community where Ms. Newburn, a single mother who makes $10.50 an hour as a pawn-shop cashier, rents a three-bedroom townhouse with soaring ceilings, a gas-fueled fireplace and an oversize walk-in closet in the largest bedroom. The master bath even includes an enclosed toilet room, a feature popular in mini-mansions.
via WSJ.com.
Jul 11
Bratcher applied for admission to the federally funded Rent Assistance Program administered by the [Milwaukee] Housing Authority. By a form letter dated August 23, 2007, the Housing Authority advised Bratcher that it was denying her admission into the program, stating:
At this time, program staff has decided to deny your admission based on the findings of your background check. The reasons for your denial isare listed below:
Specifically1. You were arrested for Battery on 9/14/04 by the Milwaukee Police Department.2. You were found guilty of Disorderly Conduct on 10/7/03 in Milwaukee Municipal Court.
via Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Feb 14
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) – A Dubuque landlord has decided to no longer accept Section 8 tenants after he found a rental unit in shambles and the tenant gone.
via Sioux City IA: News, Weather and Sports.
Jan 02
An interesting, soon to be published case on denial of a rental applicant. This probably has little impact except for Section 8 applicants, but it could also be a basis for Fair housing questions too.
In this case the Housing Authority denied an application because the prospective tenant had been found guilty in a default judgment on municipal citations for disorderly conduct, and assault and battery
Read the case here
Nov 21
The thought of reading through a lengthy legislative act is painful to many of us; however, for a real estate investor, this is one that is a necessity. Your State's Landlord and Tenant legislation is something investors must be familiar with and have on hand at all times.
via The Trump Blog.
Nov 15
Lewis allowed family members to live in his Section 8 home — which is not allowed –
via cleveland.com.
Nov 07
Under Massachusetts law, it is illegal to discriminate against someone because the presence of children might trigger a property owner’s duties under the lead paint laws or because someone receives a housing subsidy, such as a Section 8 voucher, to pay for some or all of their rent.
via Wicked Local Fall River.
