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Steve Friedmann
i wish my experience was positive but they lied on their application, moved in with 7 people, not 3, brought a pitbull (calling it a service dog) and have been living like pigs in the unit. (we know because we go in to fix their plugged drains, broken (abused) garbage disposal, broken (abused) washing machine and see the place being used like a flop house). In addition, they attract a lot of undesirables (defined as people who bring dogs, trash, loud parties and park in the handicapped stall without concern) to the building. So, never again unless we can vet them more carefully, hold face to face interviews etc.
Posted 1 year 8 months ago
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Victoria Coley
Antonio Leon, that has been my experience with Section 8 here in California also. Guess it depends on the state or PHA policy. If your property meet the HQS of section 8, you typically get good residents who don't want to ruin their placement. It's gotten very difficult to find owners willing to accept vouchers as they will place rents above the section 8 limit to eliminate violating the law.
Posted 1 year 9 months ago
Everyone here needs to check with their attorney. In many states you can no longer “refuse” vouchers. Learn the program.
Posted 1 year 9 months ago
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Deana Rivera
I will go into abadement on purpose. Move out. Getting a work order done it like pulling teeth. So over it.
Posted 1 year 9 months ago
Won’t do it ever again. Last section 8 tenant moved out June 30th and now I’ve got an $8,000+ turn on my hands. Rent was only $800 when she left due to restricted rent increases and as she moved out she stated that we better not blame her for the destroyed floors, holes in walls, damaged garage door, countertops needs complete replacement, smell of dog urine, and the fact that she smoked like a bat out of hell in her home and her garage. She was given a 60 day notice due to the third lease violation notice for the smoking and two lease violations for unauthorized occupant when she moved a man in and didn’t report it. Everyone is a liar and making things up but her. No thank you
Posted 1 year 9 months ago
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Richard Kirk
I'm in Oklahoma City and and I've never seen aSection 8 propertyThat didn't require extra security guards at night. I don't like them at all
Posted 1 year 9 months ago