Can someone get arrested for lying to the housing authority?
Depends how much housing benefit has been over-paid based on the lie. If it's a small amount they will give you a warning and arrange to get it paid back.
Neighbor committing welfare, housing and ssi fraud?
Doesnt effect you so who cares
Who benefits from rent control?
Tenants who already have an apartment.
Pros and Cons of renting/Buying a house?
Pros of Renting: You can move after the lease is up You are not required to pay for repairs You are not responsible for property taxes If you suddenly can't pay, the most you're responsible for is the rest of the lease Cons of Renting: You cannot make changes (such as paint - unless approved, building on, etc) Pros of Home Ownership: It's yours and you can do what you want with it Tax deduction (not much though, so don't let this be the deciding factor) Mortgage doesn't increase constantly (will only increase if taxes and/or insurance does) Cons of Home Ownership: You are responsible for all repairs You are responsible for all yard work You may lose equity or you may gain it... depends on the market (so you want to plan on staying at least 5 years) If you can't pay your mortgage... you lose it all These were just some of the items on my list when I was thinking about buying vs. renting (I thought about the decision for 3 years). I bought my first home last year and I love it (I'm 27). I had been renting since I was 18, but I wasn't ready for the responsibility of owning any sooner. Good luck to you. I suggest purchasing some First Time HomeBuyer books. They list pros and cons of each and really help you to understand each step of the process. The two I loved were: "The Everything Homebuying Book: All the Ins and Outs of Making the Biggest Purchase of Your Life (Everything: Business and Personal Finance)" by Mark B. Weiss and Ruth Rejnis and "Home Buying For Dummies", 3rd edition by Eric Tyson and Ray Brown.
How do I rent an apartment on SSI disability benefits?
It’s very hard to afford rent on SSI, but there are a lot of housing opportunities out there for people who are low-income or living on disability. Some of them are not easy to find.Many people find that Section 8 Housing Vouchers are the cheapest housing program. If the wait list is closed: How to get on Section 8 When the Wait List is ClosedHUD apartments can be nice and very affordable. If it marked for seniors only, call and ask if they will accept a younger person with disabilities. Here’s how to use the HUD map to find housing.USDA Rural Development has affordable apartments in rural areas.Volunteers of America offers affordable housing apartments.ArtSpace has living spaces and studios for low-income artists.Mercy housing provides affordable housing in more than 20 states.Contact your county housing authority. Or look on their website. Inquire if they offer reduced rent housing for people who are low income. Ditto for your city housing authority, or whatever city is nearest to you. Ditto for every other housing authority in your state.If you want to look into more affordable housing options:A Long, Long, Long List of Places You Can Call if You are Seeking Affordable Disability Housing
Where can I get housing assistance?
I have a girlfriend who is 5 months pregnant. We are trying to move in together but need help. I work a full time job but it won t be enough to pay for all of the bills.
Can you help me write appeal letter for low-income housing?
There is probably a specific form or outline that the housing office uses for any appeal. Your local housing office should be able to help you with with the appeal form, the same way they supplied the application. It would probably be good to stop by a neighborhood legal aid office. The appeal is a formal process. The results will be kept in your file. There is probably a record of the questions and answers given in your interview. The record of your interview may be written, transcribed, or it could be a digital recording. The appeal will include an informal hearing. You will be given the opportunity to present your evidence that the answers you gave in your interview were misunderstood, and did not contradict the information in your application. The letter you write should be very simple: Dear Public Housing Authority - I received a letter of rejection with regards to my application for low income housing. I want to appeal that decision. Please send any forms, and instructions outlining the steps required to make that appeal. Thank you in advance. Signed, _________ If there is no specific form to use then write a letter to the address on the rejection letter: Dear Public Housing Officer: I received a rejection letter in regards to my application to low income housing. The reason stated for rejection is that my interview answers did not match information on my application. This is not true. I believe there has been a misunderstanding of my interview answers. With this letter I am making an appeal of the decision of rejection. Sincerely, ______________ You may find more information on your local public housing website relating to making an appeal. If the rejection letter gave specific interview answers they thought were contrary, then check with an attorney as to whether you should write out specific rebuttal of their evidence for each answer. Before you appeal the rejection letter, reconsider whether leaving your mom's house is really best. Look at the financial benefits of staying at your mom's house. Also, the apartment is going to be a year lease, with utilities, food, and other costs and expenses. The longer you can stay at your mother's house, the more money you might be able to save. Good Luck.
VA educational housing allowance? Is that a for sure thing?
I applied online like a week ago. I just got the Certificate of Eligibility in the mail. Yay! Cant wait to go to school. But im in OK and im going to be moving to California to go to school. Just wanting to know before i sell everything i own if the housing allowance is a for sure thing. Im the daughter of a fallen soldier, if that makes any difference. Please respond if you know for sure. Or if there are any further steps i need to take to get that because i cant afford california if i dont get it. When do i get the money for rent? When i sign a lease? Any info on everything i need to do from now until the spring semester, please help. Thanks