section 8 is threating to terminate my leasesince i got married?

Question

i just received a threatning letter from my counseler

Answer 1

I manage 352 units of section 8. Did you report the increase in family composition in a timely manner? When you move someone in, your manager needs to know. Is your new huband working? Did you report that income in a timely manner? Failure to do so is fraud. It sounds like you are in real trouble and can be evicted. Section 8 is a great thing, but it sounds like you have abused that privledge. Too bad. I evict people every month for the same mistakes you have made. The magistrate always backs me up because what you have done is a material violation of your lease. I recommend you start house hunting.

Answer 2

How long ago did you get married?


You do know that you have to report ALL changes in family composition as soon as you know that it is going to happen?

That means if you are planning to get married, you have to tell Section 8 before the actual wedding date. If you have a baby, you must tell them while you are still pregnant.

It's just like when you have to report changes in your income. If you don't report changes up front, and they find out after the fact, they assume that you are lying to them. And if you are lying to them about who is in your family, or how much money you make, they must assume you are lying about everything else too.

There are a lot of cheaters out there, that will get a Section 8, rent an apartment with it, then cramjam in a dozen or more other people, and charge them a lot of rent, while the person on the lease only pays the lower amount. This is cheating, and is unfair to families who really need the assistance.

Your best bet is to call your Section 8 counselor, or show up for the appointment, and tell him or her that you thought you had already called and told them you were planning to get married way back when, but in all the excitement you must have forgotten. Apologize, and MEAN IT. Ask your counselor what you need to do now to make things right. Promise you will do your best to avoid future mistakes.

Do not mouth off, cop an attitude, or in any way suggest the Section 8 people are wrong, when they tell you that your family's share of the rent will change. If your spouse is working, his or her income MUST be counted. If this is the only mistake you have ever made with them, you should be ok.

The most important thing to remember is:

HE WHO PAYS THE RENT MAKES THE RULES. Even if you don't like it.

Answer 3

I would look into the tenant laws in your area hun, that doesn't sound right at all. Maybe you should visit your state's website and email them a question as to who to get ahold of for such matter. Just because you got married does not mean you are breaking your lease. Maybe your counselor is trying to find whatever excuse they can to get you to move out...not a good gesture on his/her part. Good luck, hope this helps you!

Answer 4

as i understand that is what they can do becasue section 8 housing is usually for mothers who need help providing homes for their children or people who are disabled.
i hate to be rude but doesn't the man you married have a home it is not fair to woman and other people who could use the home you are staying in since you have gotten a blessing in life which is your husband. people should not abuse the system because others end up suffering while they have it so great. sorry to sound rude.

Answer 5

Why on earth would you marry a man who will not help you to better you lot in life. You and him need to get a job, with your combined salaries you should be able to afford better housing and leave the government out of it.

Answer 6

That is very typical of our government...support a single Mom, but throw a solid family out on the street.