I live in a nice middleclass neighborhood of about 407 homes. many of us have just found out that 6 homes have been purchase by the housing authority to be turned into section 8 housing. because of this our homes will go down at least 40 thousand in value. how can we stop the city from turning those homes into section 8 housing. serious replys only. i am tired of helpless jibber jab. can we start a petition of some sort? oh and we are an HOA. (home owner association)
2006-10-02 04:52:20 · 6 answers · asked by ABC 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
like I said CCC.. JIBBER JAB!
2006-10-02 16:47:34 · update #1
Your city council has the power to stop the section 8
2006-10-02 04:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you buy the homes back? I would think that's your only option.
Why do you assume that the housing values will go down so much? I think you should insist that the residents join the homeowners association and be given classes in how to maintain their homes. The housing authority should be forced to provide upkeep in keeping with the neighborhood, such as painting, repairs, lawn maintenance and other issues. Any requirements such as curtains and blinds, plantings, and other things you want to start requiring should be enacted and communicated to the government so that they don't try to turn your nice neighborhood into a low-income dump.
Also, look around and make sure that the other homes that come up for sale go to homeowners so that upkeep will stay good.
I understand your concern, and it is a valid one. However, don't automatically assume that it is a win-lose situation. It could be worse; a prison or factory nearby could have been a disaster. This is a minor irritation that can be handled.
2006-10-02 04:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
. As long as the people that are moving into the homes in your community are up keeping the property the value will not go down (Especially not by 40 thousand dollars). I have section 8 in the community I have invested in and the property value as actually increased. I own two houses in this community and my brother owns one, and his property has increased by 40 thousand with renovations and my two have increased by a combined 40 thousand and I haven’t done any renovations to them yet. It sounds to me that it’s not a problem with you property value going down, you might have some other issues that need to be addressed.
2006-10-02 05:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think you can anything about it. I've manged real estate for over 25 years, and have seen the same thing happen here in Ohio. It's all about Equal Housing, and to discriminate is against the law. And of course, Section 8 neighbors will not help your neighborhod. Good Luck
2006-10-02 04:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by hbsizzwell 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You can't. The only way is politically: To vote against social democrats & liberals who enact such legislation.
2006-10-02 06:00:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
you are breaking fed law. did you know many disabled live in section 8 and the rent is guaranteed. HOA is being shut down in some places. I am working to shut two down as discriminatory. HUD is fed law there are two fed housing laws. Keep up the work and you will be facing a discrimination lawsuit.
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Fair Housing Act
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), as amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability). More on the Fair Housing Act
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
Section 109 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or religion in programs and activities receiving financial assistance from HUD's Community Development and Block Grant Program.
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Title II prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs, services, and activities provided or made available by public entities. HUD enforces Title II when it relates to state and local public housing, housing assistance and housing referrals.
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
The Architectural Barriers Act requires that buildings and facilities designed, constructed, altered, or leased with certain federal funds after September 1969 must be accessible to and useable by handicapped persons.
Age Discrimination Act of 1975
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Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Fair Housing-Related Presidential Executive Orders:
Executive Order 11063
Executive Order 11063 prohibits discrimination in the sale, leasing, rental, or other disposition of properties and facilities owned or operated by the federal government or provided with federal funds.
Executive Order 11246
Executive Order 11246, as amended, bars discrimination in federal employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Executive Order 12892
Executive Order 12892, as amended, requires federal agencies to affirmatively further fair housing in their programs and activities, and provides that the Secretary of HUD will be responsible for coordinating the effort. The Order also establishes the President's Fair Housing Council, which will be chaired by the Secretary of HUD.
Executive Order 12898
Executive Order 12898 requires that each federal agency conduct its program, policies, and activities that substantially affect human health or the environment in a manner that does not exclude persons based on race, color, or national origin.
Executive Order 13166
Executive Order 13166 eliminates, to the extent possible, limited English proficiency as a barrier to full and meaningful participation by beneficiaries in all federally-assisted and federally conducted programs and activities.
Executive Order 13217
Executive Order 13217 requires federal agencies to evaluate their policies and programs to determine if any can be revised or modified to improve the availability of community-based living arrangements for persons with disabilities.
READ the above. BTW the govt probably bought the foreclose homes for a buck the local housing agency bought them for a buck and the owners you gonna fight with the govt? THE feds?
This is good way to end homelessness, house the srs. Did you know group homes for the disabled and sr nursing homes etc are paid from HUD funds.
Many rehab for cities are funding from HUD.
Shame on you for you selfishness.
go read the facts at www.firstgov.gov or www.hud.gov you are barking up a bad tree.
2006-10-02 04:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by CCC 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋