I just need to know what all the pros and cons are about being signed up with them. I picked the area I wanted to live in and they said they have 2 buildings available and I guess they have to show them to me and I have to decide which one I am going to live in. I am now just waiting to hear from them after giving them my aplication and the other things they needed. How much are the full rents of the buildings they own or does it depend on what state and city you are in? Do they put the young people and the old people in the same building or do they seporate them? I'm just wurried that I might be too loud if I am living next door to an elderly person.
2007-03-27 10:06:48 · 5 answers · asked by teetalla 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I have been on Sect 8 for 13 years.. It is a pain is the azz. They come in once a year and check the apt..if THEY think it's dirty, they will refuse to pay rent.. Some expect you to have a SPOTLESS place. The good : if you lose income or it decreases, rent is less. If you make $1, you must pay rent on it. (It's impossible to get ahead). It is ur resp. to contact the apts and have them shown to you. Once u find a place, contact Sect. 8, go thru an inspection and EVENTUALLY they will pass it.. don't expect an immediate pass on the apt... They ALWAYS find something wrong. Each city and state has a FMR ($436 here for rent and utilities). ANything over their FMR, they won't cover. MOST places that take Sect. 8 will be loud.. druggies, single parents with LOUD kids, elderly, disabled. etc. I have NEVER lived in an Sect. 8 place without having to worry about murders, thefts, LOUD neighbors (landlords don't care..they know you have few options..u have to live there a year minimum). If u have any ?s feel free to write.
2007-03-30 13:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biggest pro? Subsidized rent meaning if you loose your job or get a pay cut you will still have a roof over your head because your rent is based on your' income. Con you are limited in where you can live and may have to deal with people in your business. Section 8 is awsome because you can take it anywhere and live in any place that the landlord accepts it the government pays a portion of your rent and you make up the difference. Most places have housing for the elderly but not all elderly people live in that housing you have to be a decent neighbor meaning you shouldn't be too loud anyway. Just be a good neighbor and treat them the way you want to be treated and things will be great It is a great way to start living on your own.
2007-03-27 10:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by smoothazhoney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I can see where my sister lives they just put you where they can put you in the next available place, even if it's with people not on Section 8, so you could wound up next to an elderly person... I guess it would depend on management. Hopefully you luck up and find something really nice w/nice neighbors.
2007-03-27 10:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by Monique 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They absolutely can not separate young from old this is called steering and is illegal. The full rent depends every rent is different. Sec 8 is a great program if not abused.. But remember that it has alot of rules and if you get evicted you loose your Sec 8 forever. as far as being to loud for your neighbors all I can suggest is don't be.. they have a right to enjoy their home and environment as much as you do. You have been given a wonderful opportunity to get yourself on track.
2007-03-27 10:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by GI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live and your neighbors are your neighbors. Make sure you keep everything reasonable
2007-03-27 10:11:18 · answer #5 · answered by pleasure6910462 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋