'Nowhere to go': Section 8 recipients struggling to find homes

[@natrixxvision6997]

Maybe they should fix the program so landlords don’t get burned. Then there’ll be more section 8 housing available.

[@stormyweather7952]

Absolutely the way to solve the problem.

[@tdgdbs1]

You can't fix the people who are on section 8; attitude, entitlement, lack of accountability, and let not forget the crimes and thugs. Not all are bad; but why take the risk.

[@natrixxvision6997]

@@tdgdbs1 so don’t fix the people. Fix the program

[@beverlyminor5072]

@@tdgdbs1 I agree. I rented to a Section 8 voucher recipient and I had to get her out of my house because she was destroying it. In the end, it wasn't worth it. I feel apprehensive about renting to Section 8 again even though I believe there are good people too.

[@sarahnoda]

Exactly this! It's very risky for small landlords to accept section 8

[@ironvoice5079]

I have multiple friends who own properties for rent. They all used to rent to section 8 people and they all don't do it anymore. Mostly because their properties have been totally vandalized by section 8 tenants that can't be taken to court because they have nothing to pay for damages. I feel bad for some people that have legit claims but can't find a house because some people behave like animals.

[@vickylanding2830]

Yes this is the problem

[@sarahnoda]

This is a huge part of it!

[@michelemcguire8995]

Its disgusting

[@sonyab2u974]

Agreed, the good suffers with the bad

[@tmoni7839]

Exactly

[@byronmorris1594]

Section 8 is not the answer. Having kids when you are unable to take care of them. More people are stopping renting to low-income people from damages that a property is not worth after they leave it destroyed.

[@tamigreene2709]

FYI: section 8 is available for everyone, eligibility is based on income not children or husband or single...

[@dp7047]

They don't always destroy the homes. Landlords can get wayyy more money just renting regularly. The government doesn't want to pay current market value

[@AngryGnome87]

Section 8 isn't just for mothers, you realize this right? 🧐

[@AngryGnome87]

Keep your personal issues to yourself

[@BiteTheCurbNow]

@@dp7047 uhh...no. the destruction they leave behind is peanuts compared to bedbugs, torn out screens, moldy showers, broken toilets, bedroom doors wrecked, holes in walls, screen doors demolished. You are lost and ignorant to the actual values of the structure DP.

[@thedopeshow6817]

"...not enough!" How about toooo many kids & no man?

[@a.a.a.8365]

Right, Close those gates 👈🤣

[@brandon5118]

That's mean! 😂😂😂 BUT THE DAMN TRUTH!! 💯😂😂😂👊🏾🤜🏽🤜🏽

[@umbrellacorporationwuhanfa3731]

They "smart independent" women! They don't need no man.😆

[@roswellramseur621]

All them kids she got a man he just sticking and lying around like a pimp.

[@eckankar7756]

She's like McDonalds...serving millions and millions. breeding like an animal. Instead of asking for more voucher ask for an IUD.

[@michelleruffin6903]

Section 8 was a blessing to me when I was single mom of three, but it was a means to an end. God blessed me to go back to school and become a LPN during that time when I needed assistance.🙏🏾

[@latayiahicks2924]

Amen.

[@SimpleLifeAlways81]

Thank you for getting a career, not depending on our taxes. We appreciate that.

[@Stoneface_]

Congrats. LPN is a great career 👏

[@michelleruffin6903]

@@Stoneface_ Thanks 😊

[@cjbrooks5066]

Not everyone can do that some are disabled

[@GEECHIEGirl]

I'm sure she was on Section 8 by child # 3. Where are the BABY DADDY

[@SirSmizzi]

They get the section 8 but don’t work to improve their situation.. 5 years later everything is more expensive n they can’t afford the cost of living anymore.

[@sarahkelly3234]

Some of those people make little to no sense ar all.

[@GEECHIEGirl]

@@SirSmizzi Section 8 shouldn't be forever but when they a housekeeping job their rent jumps from $150 to $600. They realize it's better for them not to work.

[@SirSmizzi]

@@GEECHIEGirl yeah for 10 or 20 years. Then they get old n depending on their kids. I know working is difficult but they can get good at a hobby like doing hair or sewing or cleaning or something where they can make some money in the community outside of handouts

[@justpde]

You "think". You couldn't possibly be "sure" since you don't know her.

[@blacksquid270]

Six kids?! Well unfortunately there is the issue right there, even with 70% of her rent being paid by the government she's in over her head. I wouldn't even feel comfortable having more than two kids unless I was pulling in 200k easy.

[@tuamigah]

Where's the dad? Does he assist her with any funds?

[@etherealbutterfly]

I heard that!!

[@carpet8991]

The don’t need him, the government is the baby daddy

[@andielliott7721]

You and me both...BUT they know the gov't (AKA tax payers) will support them. Broken system.

[@freddiecunningham2860]

@@tuamigah that's none of your business

[@richardhanes7370]

I have 5 kids and don't get any help from anything. I just go to work everyday and my bills seem to always be paid. I only have a 4 bedroom house which isn't big enough but it's still more than most have, so I won't complain anymore about it

[@charlesballard4762]

Well good for you not everyone is as blessed where that gop Christian crsp you guys peddle once every 4 years

[@tinawindham6958]

Richard, I was the same with two kids. No one gave me free $$$. Now I’m living on SS. Very hard to do. Not one free dollar or food or medication.

[@XJ9sodypop]

Charles Ballard all homeless tent cities are located in democrat strongholds. anywhere kweers like you wave the rainbow flag and push for drag queens in elementary schools, there are street rows of hobos.

[@a.a.a.8365]

Your a great provider. 👍

[@eckankar7756]

I was a single mom with two kids, determined to go to school to have a good life. I teamed up with 2 other single moms, total of 6 kids, 3 moms in a 2 bedroom apartment for 3 years as I worked full time and went to cosmetology school. It was awful but I made it work because it had to work. I busted my rear end working as a hairdresser bought a house and then rental properties. Retired when I was 45 on my investments. You need a place to live you go to school go to work and make it happen, not sit back waiting for vouchers to solve your problems like in a Disney movie.

[@touyang9479]

It's not just that the landlord want more rent. They want better quality tenants that will be responsible and take care of the property.

[@sharoncrawford7192]

That's understandable. I would not ever want to be a landlord!

[@lizzysbeautyshowetc.6895]

Absolutely 100% correct

[@tmoni7839]

Exactly

[@jennyholmes693]

You do know just because someone has a voucher doesn't mean they all fit in the same box right...

[@BrayBray78]

Also having a bunch of kids is a huge factor.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

Nothing is mentioned about having kids you can't afford.

[@Lynn.B.]

Or the fathers who aren't there to help her.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

@@Lynn.B. I think you just called this women stupid since she and other women like her never learn from the first child or from other single mothers for decades. Maybe it's kids for government cash. With six you get egg roll. Use of common sense and math beforehand is better.

[@Lynn.B.]

@@goldentrim344 If the fathers could assist her more than the government, she'd have no reason to "keep them away."

[@etherealbutterfly]

In this warped society, that would be pushing it.. 😒

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

@@etherealbutterfly I know. When I say quality is better than quantity with kids many get angry.

[@denises3779]

Just imagine waiting 7 to 10 years to finally get Sect 8 just to not be able to find somewhere to live

[@povitica4090]

I have 2 kids.....because that’s what I can responsibly afford

[@roberthawksley184]

Let's hope your good fortune continues..but what if it doesn't?

[@terriesmith2616]

@@roberthawksley184 If he/she is responsible and think ahead and prepared for unfortunate events, he/she will be fine even when bad times comes.

[@roberthawksley184]

@@terriesmith2616 sounds like the logic of someone who has always had a full belly to me.. by that logic divorce would never happen never mind a host of other calamities that can cause someone to require assistance.. sounds like you've been quite lucky.. once again I hope you're good fortune continues as you look down from your high place and judge others about lives you could not imagine because of where you came from... I know I know ..you're self made and you did it all your way...sure you did

[@terriesmith2616]

@@roberthawksley184 Haha. You sound bitter. Yes, I am self made. Came from a third world country to America when I was 12 years old. Dirt poor. Didn't even speak English. Now 20 years later, I'm living the American dream. I know what it was like to be dirt poor and lived in a run down shack with no running water, eating out of rubbish bin when my stomach was growling for food. America offered me opportunities I could never have in my 3rd world country, so I worked hard and made something of myself to get out of poverty. I was born into poverty but I refuse to remain in it. But you continue to be as bitter as you like. It's your life, not mine.

[@missf4681]

@@roberthawksley184 yes you are right. How ever I'd bet thus woman probably just started breeding kids out of high school and never planned for anything just letting the government pay for everything. I mean they are already paying 70 percent of her rent plus food how much she expect to get for free.

[@yanna1993]

Section 8 needs to be regulated. 3to 5 years max is more than enough time to get your life and finances in order. If you keep popping out kids, you need to be kicked out of the benefits. It’s not fair that there are new young moms waiting for housing because a 40 year old mom whose been on housing for 25 years literally made a career out of having babies with dusties in order to keep the state providing for her 8th “mistake” Passing section 8 down to your kids like it’s some family heirloom is so pathetic

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

Section 8 doesn't work like that. Get a,life. Your complaining about something you know nothing about makes you sound like a country bumpkin

[@Capycapybora]

Ohhh ya tell ‘em

[@chaketahawkins3125]

I know plenty of people that are disabled that have Section 8.What is your opinion for them?

[@vanessatheurbantarotgoddes2192]

Agree

[@vanessatheurbantarotgoddes2192]

@@chaketahawkins3125 they need a separate program so they can stay on permanently

[@rmichael4663]

How about making the men that help make all these babies pay the rent instead of all the tax payers..

[@tinawindham6958]

The government is finally making the dead best one night stand fathers pay. You see the results “pregnant woman killed by baby daddy” every night on the news.

[@MyBabybabz]

Maybe he’s passed. He may have not left enough money behind.

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

why should they? they were just sperm donors so she can get more welfare money

[@XJ9sodypop]

i agree. but if the woman refuses to do her duties then F em. tell the courts to stop leaving children with lazy women

[@eckankar7756]

@@MyBabybabz then she'd qualify for death benefits from Social Security.

[@GavinCollins1963]

Did anyone ever tell her that having multiple children with no means to support yourself or them is NOT smart?

[@terriesmith2616]

Bingo!! 🎯🎯🎯🎯 You literally hit the nail on the head. Stop creating babies if you can't afford to financially care for them. Close them god-damned legs.

[@adrienneadams1361]

Now you have to understand that they are stuck on stupidity

[@helenab3999]

I never understood that it either why keep having children when you're poor I guess they're just damn stupid

[@kawaiicoded]

Some people have undiagnosed mental illnesses

[@KayDejaVu]

She may have gotten more help with more children.

[@77jaycube69]

I went straight to the comments on this story. Y'all didn't disappoint.

[@paulk9985]

LOL... I know what you mean. Pure entertainment... better than cinema and anything on tv these days.

[@xeairra01]

Personal accountability is severely lacking in this story and in this country.

[@rmd4138]

It was initially meant to be a helping hand to help you achieve your plan. What is the plan? (Unless you're a struggling senior citizen of course.)

[@504nolaishome8]

Xeairea01....you are correct,plus no responsibility overall,hence is to why this country is in the sunken place. 🤦🏽🌹

[@aaronhines9810]

Exactly

[@geewizwiz3]

Some people are on section 8 because they are not able to afford market rent. Or not making enough to make ends meet. Depending on where you live there is no rent control.

[@eckankar7756]

They just breed like roaches...

[@MollyBrown-f9i]

Long before the rental market went crazy the section 8 housing program was in dire straits. property owners won't rent to sec 8 because the program stopped paying for damage to housing by section 8 recipients, but the same program will side with the tenant to keep them housed no matter the problem. Property owners should not have to go up against the Sec 8 Housing program to evict a tenant, which can take years. Large Property owners can afford sec 8 recipients while the small property owners don't have the financial means to take risks. This program started out paying for real property damages done by renters then it just stopped leaving great expenses for the property owner. The smaller property owners (about 40% of the market) can't take risks like the large property owners. Common sense facts you won't hear from the program. Program was broken long before pandemic and housing crisis, they had many years to fix this

[@dancerodie]

I agree with you. There are also many different Government programs that have not been reformed for years. It been over 35 years since student loan reform. Now the economy cannot keep up with the people who need to make payments. Its easy to tell people to just pay it, but some peoples lives are screwed up by this. Are some people lazy? I guess but I feel that government has to do their job with reform as well. Government is being lazy and not all the people.

[@bridgetteflowers7702]

Roe vs Wade and birth control was around before most of these women were born and yet they still made poor choices in my opinion.

[@tamigreene2709]

Section 8 does not get involved in evictions at least not where I live, eviction is between the landlord,tenant and court

[@tamigreene2709]

They stopped paying damages but started allowing landlord's to charge the same kind of deposits people who are not on section 8 pay. I realize there are valid reasons people don't want to rent to section 8 but I have to dispute the wrong information I read in some comments

[@MollyBrown-f9i]

@@tamigreene2709 deposits and damages are like comparing frisbees and lamp post. And yes where I live the sec 8 program is very much involved in evictions. If a sec 8 tenant gets evicted there is no other places to house them so it is in their best interest to do anything to keep them housed where they are, at the property owners expense. The section 8 program can change the contract at any time. Just like when they stopped paying for damages

[@teresadavis2328]

I have to pay 100% of my rent. Go figure.

[@truthlove1114]

People often have kids to get more benefits. This needs to be evaluated.

[@pattiannepascual]

why does the tax payer have to support any kids at all that aren't theirs? I raised my 2 on my own, in poverty. I also got my tubes tied after the second baby seeing I could barely afford the 2 I had. My husband left when they were 1 and 2.I had to create jobs where I could bring them with me, and without a car. painting or cleaning supplies strapped to a twin stroller. So if anyone has excuses or looking for pity, I am not the one to go to. Get sterilized. Stop bringing all these kids into your world knowing you can't feed them. WTF? and why I continue to live poor and refuse to pay taxes. You made the kids, YOU support them. These days there's so many programs, free daycare, free everything. Get a damn job. One day soon, our economy will collapse and it will all be taken away from you so best to adjust and get ready now before you are forced to.

[@dogie1070]

Look at the society expectation of women. the blonde news lady has sexy hair, titillating dress, she looks like a sex toy. why can't we have women on the news who dress on the same level of professionalism as the men?

[@cklindo4646]

The system rewards for bad behavior. I love this country. I have served and I am a citizen, however I feel there are too many programs that give benefits based on people's inability to use birth control.

[@sharoncrawford7192]

Maybe put a limit on the amount of help no matter how many kids you have? Only concern about that, is that the rate of abortion may rise. I just don't know why people can't be responsible enough to use birth control. Sorry, but women really should marry if they want kids.

[@bridgetteflowers7702]

@@cklindo4646 They don't want to use birth control, and where are the fathers, did they just disappear into thin air.

[@teenahweenah2608]

With a lack of affordable housing, how is the United States able to host foreign refugees from Ukraine, and Afghanistan? Moreover, why is Congress allocating money to the department of defense when there is a housing crisis in the United States?

[@David53D]

Inflation is the answer since printing mass amounts of money benefits the government at the expense of it's citizens. Be sure and vote Democrat for more of the same.

[@blobtv7444]

@@David53D 💯

[@Sleepy__Joe__]

Cause Americans come last!

[@dianeschuloff3836]

BECAUSE uneducated people thought bi den was going to give them more freebees,and he is pandering to the illegals leaving the border wide open so he can hopefully legalize them hence building that democratic base..You poor folks that are already citizens and lied to enough to vote for him,he does not care about.YOU .ITS the potential NEW voters from illegals he kisses butt for..Look it up find out how much FREE housing they are getting ,not even section 8 while americans go without..his deeds show he hates this country..PLEASE donot vote blue again and believe more lies.

[@r.pres.4121]

Like the republicans are any damned better.

[@Uniquenergy]

My family rented to several section 8 tenants in the past. We thought the first few were just bad apples, so we gave it one more chance. The last one was the worse of them all. They literally destroy your property then call the city to report violations and you as a landlord gets reputation of a slumlord. they also never pay their portion of the rent, which is only a few percent. Thank God we were able to get rid of them in the past. If they can't find a place to live then good, serves them right for destroying someone's home.

[@gracepark4557]

People like that deserve to be unhoused.

[@jacksinvestments9105]

did you check their credit? do a background check? ask their previous landlord how they treated his property? I am very curious

[@Uniquenergy]

@@jacksinvestments9105 Even with the perfect tenant check in the beginning, they can later lose job, file for divorce and or some disruption can happen.

[@NYDBLoCK]

@@Uniquenergy You basically mentioned things that can happen to anyone .... regardless of section 8

[@labitcoineragt3596]

Omg literally that’s what happened to my in laws. The renters were not paying for their portion and they destroyed the property!!!

[@sherryhillman9197]

I think a requirement to get Sec 8, all able bodied person should be working to receive and if you destroy the property then loose Sec 8 permanent.

[@roberthawksley184]

There are certain requirements..

[@tinawindham6958]

And random drug tests.

[@TheAdultContemporaryMusicCh]

my pha states it will do so.

[@dp7047]

The voucher amounts will keep landlords from renting section 8. Landlords can get wayyyy more money charging rent.

[@galegrazutis964]

Not to mention all the problems they cause!

[@chaketahawkins3125]

Im a landlord I rent to Section 8 tenants. If the tenants damage the property they lose their voucher. I noticed tenants without section 8 are late with payment. I have evicted more tenants that didn't have Section 8.

[@8213apice]

The landlord will get they’re money regardless. The tenant pays the rest but the landlord gets the whole amount

[@eckankar7756]

Who would want to live in an apartment next to a creature like her with 6 kids?

[@brittenyevans1101]

Mercedes you're not a Mormon, living off a farm!. Six kids, is outrageous. It's not like she had all those kids at the same time either. Yes, some people deserve a hand up in life. But, let's not act like she didn't take advantage of the system, because she clearly did. She should have been working, going to school , and saving up her money. I find it to be weird that the government doesn't regulate section 8. You can be disabled, priced out of your home but still working, or a homeless war veteran. And the government will still choose a woman, unemployed, a lot of kids, with different baby daddies over you!. Some damn America we live in 😒 .

[@frugalityishername827]

This is why, we need to start early, teaching girls their self worth, and helping them to develop self esteem. It's obvious to me , that every adult, from parents to teachers, failed a woman who brings even one child, into the world, that they can't provide for, without relying on state or federal aid.

[@Michelle.1952]

@@frugalityishername827 boys/men need to be sexually responsible as well. What kind of man has children with a woman who can't finally take care of the children she already has and/or has children by multiple fathers already?

[@QueenLadyQ]

Everyone takes advantage of the system. The Asians the Indians Hispanics all immigrants are getting hand out. Free education and grants but Americans are suffering. I had to learn not to feel guilty and government taking care of its people. I work 2 jobs my own business and I work in government. I give money to more non Americans than people know. One day I looked around and saw Americans struggling and immigrants living the Americans dream.

[@XJ9sodypop]

Queen Lady while i think a country as big as the U.S. (nearly a continent) is too big to be generalized that way I have noticed that the democrats favor foreign nationals. its not even a secret. they were SCREAMING about "kids in cages" under Trump. Even though the cages thing started under Obama. But when you show leftists homeless Americans in liberal cities, they shrug. they arent nearly as cynical or loud about homeless Americans. but they passionately felt for illegals in cages

[@averageamericangirl6819]

Preach!!!!

[@curiousboy88]

Yet, there are BILLIONS for Ukraine and Israel.

[@jimmyhurley504]

It is, if Russia would have taken Ukraine then about 4 or 5 countries would have become Russian, then the price of grain and oil would have been under Russian control...kinda like our last president.

[@billyhorton5779]

Grandpa Joe left Afghanistan barely over a year ago! Said something about "getting out of forever wars", left all that military equipment behind. "Welfare Europe" should have taken the lead on the ukraine war, but they said let the "American taxpayer pay for everything".

[@Texas_ice]

“The voucher amounts are not enough to meet up with the current rent rates.” It just baffles me on the amount of entitlement these folks have.

[@spirosmith1389]

how about even a part time job?? I mean really, this is absolutely ridiculous . How hard is it to get a fucking job?

[@sblijheid]

@@spirosmith1389 Actually, in some places it's hard to get a job. I moved cities because of that. I just didn't have a 6 kid baggage to carry, so that was easy. I hopped on the Amtrak and never looked back.

[@MyNathanking]

I Win, are you implying that the Section 8 system is being abused by those who don't even need it? If that is true, I have all the more to be angry about in connection with the shortcomings of Section 8 on account not only of the government, but on account of the abusers of the system who don't need the system and yet they're like parasites trying to hitch it for a ride. For I have Asperger's syndrome as a disability that causes me to truly need Section 8 because I'm on low income because I can't work, and then --- according to what you just said --- there are these HOGS that misuse the system and take away from the benefits which people like me truly deserve.

[@padregoodwin7516]

@@MyNathanking mines is similar

[@MyNathanking]

@@padregoodwin7516 What of yours is similar to what?

[@nostoppingit7827]

Time to do multigenerational family living.

[@Lissa11638]

That was my solution as well😁

[@abruzz0]

More like time for zee pods and zee bugs

[@thebastardgift]

The sooner people have your same position they will not only survive this hell we are in, they can also thrive.

[@tinawindham6958]

They will implode

[@ThatAlleyCatsBack]

I hate my family

[@33Jenesis]

I work in real estate for 30 years and come across a lot of mom and pop landlords. None wants to turn their units section 8. Some had section 8 units when property value was low. However, once they were able to ditch it, they ditched it. Dealing with rent assistance agency is NOT worth it. These mom and pop landlords rather deal directly with tenants including vetting them or evicting them.

[@gracepark4557]

Agree. I’m a landlord and I don’t think I’ll ever get sleep if I’m renting to a section 8 tenant. I will always be constantly worrying about my property. Why rent to section 8 tenants when I can get higher rent with top notch tenants and can comfortably sleep at night.

[@queentinadoire6931]

Why not work two jobs so you can be able to pay your rent? Don't blame the state. Why do you have 6 kids when you're not financially stable? BLAME YOURSELF!!

[@pattyjones6013]

I believe that the whole point of the story is that there is no housing available to anyone not matter what their income is. I'm wondering how many houses are empty there. We have the same problem here in Oklahoma. In the county that I live in right now there is only one house available to rent and not many people can afford what they are asking. There is at least 1/3 of the homes that are empty (abandoned?) but there is no housing available to rent.

[@thegolem9325]

There are enough empty homes owned by banks in America for every homeless person in America to be given their own house.

[@thebastardgift]

@ Patty Jones, you are sooooo on target! Other than the rich there is not enough housing, nonetheless affordable housing, anywhere in the country.

[@aberobinson1]

Abandoned houses? If there are any around here they have been stripped of copper wiring and plumbing and everything else and are unliveable. Possibly destroyed by the last renters. We have one like that in my neighborhood. It was a rental house but the last tenants were lazy and sorry AF. Didn't pay rent and when finally evicted they destroyed the house. It's been vacant for months but now a house flipping company has bought it and is redoing it and will sell it for top dollar.

[@pattyjones6013]

@@thebastardgift I live on a fixed income and am needing to move because the house that I am in now is becoming hazardous. The floor in the living room is so weak that I'm afraid that we are going to fall through it any minute. The landlord would fix it if he could afford to but cost are high. Everyone is struggling!!!

[@thebastardgift]

@@pattyjones6013, yep, in one form or another we all know the heat of hell.

[@LeeBreece]

Every person I've known whose owned a section 8 residence has had a nightmare experience. There's no economic incentive that could entice the private sector to produce housing for people who need section 8.

[@carayj]

The "economic incentive" is guaranteed rent money every month!

[@janicetillman6044]

Here in Atlanta the housing authority is giving landlords 5 thousand upfront for damages if there are any and they're giving them that to become landlords

[@ezerlenewatkins9644]

In about 2013 i had tried to rent this very nice house off o this lady that was renting houses. I was not on section 8 and i make sure i pay my rent every month on time and 8 pay total amount. She asked me a lot of questions and when 8 told her everything and assured her that i had ample income to meet my rent. She said i'm sorry i only rent to section eight voucher holders. That way i'm sure to get my rent. So what happened all of a sudden?

[@euniceloy7120]

Because of the rent increase, I have gone from an apartment I rented for 34 years, to renting just a bedroom in someone's home. I'm in the process of throwing out almost everything I own, and moving with just my cloths and some personal items. At 63, I never thought I would be renting a room in someone's home, for the same price I paid for an apartment 3 years ago. I had to pay 3 months rent up front, two was for the security deposit. I'm fortunate to have this as my credit is bad and they didn't care about my credit they just wanted to see what my income was and that I had 34 years of good rental history was enough for them.

[@memaw3510]

I am in the same as you. I am a retired banker. I sold my home and now regret it. I could afford rent but not now. 🙏🙏🙏

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Why did you sell?????

[@verlindaallen3335]

God help us all.

[@bonkersallday]

I'm sorry you have to experience this... Something has got to give in this housing market. It's not right!!

[@thecalmwayhome8483]

Ma’am with all due respect, you could have paid off your house before 34 years. Why did you rent so long?

[@sarahkelly3234]

Does 7 kids mean 7 men are in jail for not paying child support? I don't understand her situation.

[@kasun1752]

🤦🏻‍♀️ Exactly why sooo many children ?! When they can’t even afford them that just keeps amazing me

[@bfdee1603]

Agree, why have so many kids u cant afford to raise. Stop having too many babies

[@itwasntme3960]

Their selfish. Who would bring a child into this world today? I'm 57 been married 28 years and have NO damn pain in the asses! I'm glad I'm the age I am. When you had an older sister that got pregnant out of highschool and you have to raise the kid not financially I was tied down for the first 2 years of his life at 21 BEST BIRTH CONTROL EVER! they need a class in school on being a parent. They may have that now but I never did.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

It Wasn't Me Why were you made responsible for caring for your sister’s child?

[@itwasntme3960]

@@sarcasticallyrearranged cuz I lived at home with my parents I never had a job until I was almost 22 my dad didn't want someone else raising or watching him for that matter so to have his peace of mind he decided to just shelter my life and I was responsible for him cuz my parents work during the day and my sister worked at night so my parents had to sleep at night so I was pretty much the housekeeper babysitter and then when I met my first husband when I just turned 22 I told my parents I couldn't watch him anymore because I had a boyfriend now and I was the worst person that you had ever met. I wanted to live my own life at the age of 22 but my father live my life for me and that's why I cut him off in 2004. To make a long story short I found out what it was like to be tied down and just not have to take care of the kid financially I never had to take care of him financially and here it is 35 years later and nobody talks to me so yeah that's how that went. The whole situation just made me hate my father even more!

[@zenamichelleprincezeemiche4729]

You cannot continue to have Children while on section 8. If you work and save for at least a year then you have atheist 20,000.00 saved up to put down on a house to purchase. We can't keep rewarding irresponsibility and give some of those same Persons PPP loans. They've been on Social Media bragging about winning the game but I play no life games nor subscribe to the resource system. Go to school not the club.

[@angrycannibal6625]

What job allows one to save 20k a year after expenses? I want one of those, do YOU have one, I don’t think so. We need actual solutions instead of talking crap about the low hanging fruit…women. Teaching them and their children trades could have a big impact but it will take time, sadly people want quick results to complex problems. It’s not happening.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

It sounds good but they actually don’t allow you to save like that on government assistance.

[@eckankar7756]

She obviously has one skill down pat. If she works it she could make that amount in a month or two, IF she gets an IUD and stops getting pregnant.

[@staceygantt1119]

Damn Mercedes, where are the 6 father's of those kids? Piss poor planning on your part doesn't constitute an emergency on mine!

[@bfdee1603]

If its not enough, then find a second job, or for heavens, stop having so many kids you cant afford to raise. These recepients have d attitude that its d taxpayers job to support them.. duh!

[@yameenlaport3568]

How can u find a second job when u work 11 hours a day 7 days a week…if u take off you’ll lose money and can’t afford rent than get evicted than won’t be able to rent elsewhere…I dislike when people say..find another job like a person had 2 weeks to stop and look…that would mean your on assistance…living rent free…or already own a home…that’s not the case…I have 3 kids…I don’t get assistance…I work very hard…and still struggle to pay rent and buy food…I think the government need to make landlords change policies…with the amount of inflation…you should be able to pay your rent late with no late fees up until the last day of the month…if they did that most won’t be homeless…but instead they tack on fees knowing your struggling trying to find a way to budget and still put u through the eviction process…when most of the time the tenant is just late…how can they actually expect people to pay on time when the only thing that increased is the rent? Not the pay

[@KJ-xc6qs]

Six kids and an arm full of tattoos...says it all about her misplaced values and priorities.

[@CaptainJackSparrow110]

Your report is inaccurate. The tenant pays 30% of her income towards the rent AND utilities. The rest of the rent is paid by the Housing Authority. So, the tenant may pay $300 of her $1000 income towards rent and utilities. The rent may be $1500 per month and the Housing Authority will pay the $1200 left. The problem is that a landlord may charge $2000 for rent when the Housing Authority determines the Fair Market Value is only $1500. Obviously, an apartment on the ocean with a community pool and covered garage is not going to be affordable under Fair Market Rent rules. Section 8 is not meant to get you a luxury apartment. It's meant to get you a basic apartment. You won't be able to rent an apartment in Trump Tower, NYC on Section 8.

[@tamigreene2709]

I highly doubt anyone on section 8 is trying to rent in Trump towers and instead of complaining about the state's taking care of united states'citizens look at all the foreign aid being sent to other countries...

[@sblijheid]

Wrong. Thanks to Bill De Blasio, the cancer of NYC, new buildings must allocate a percentage of their units to affordable housing. In plain English, they have to offer some of their units to people who cannot afford to pay for them. The result is getting ghetto folk in an upscale neighborhood. If you know what the ghetto looks like, you know you don't want those folk living in your building when you pay 3K for an apartment.

[@orangecat5036]

I live in nyc and finding a section 8 apartment In here basically people need a miracle. NYC is surrounded by sea water and where you live is where you live. there isn't much moveing around only if they could afford it.

[@stevenroshni1228]

Whoever wrote this doesn't understand math. Tenant pays 30% of their income does not equate to Section 8 paying 70% of the rent. The tenant contributes 30% of their income and up to a cap, Section 8 pays the rest of the bill.

[@sharoncrawford7192]

Alot of landlords up the rent and do not want to rent to section 8 housing. I don't blame them. Way to many problems with people on section 8 now days.

[@andielliott7721]

Six kids...and I am suppose to help support them???

[@billyhorton5779]

Hell yeah! Get your ass over there and help babysit them! It is your moral responsibilty!

[@Sleepy__Joe__]

Don't worry, you already are. At least she was born here

[@micheleotero1516]

Stop having kids and get a job

[@cantunderstandfoolishpeeps2036]

why dont they (the state) use the money they are passing out in vouchers to build low income housing???

[@dorishaye7517]

I am paying 75% of rent and cannot pay my bills and buy food. Something need to be done with this rent pricing. People will soon start living on the street.

[@truthhurtshuh5443]

Get a job

[@nicholasthompson7690]

Move somewhere affordable (if you can) I had to.

[@nicholasthompson7690]

@@truthhurtshuh5443 There are tons of open jobs out there right now

[@nicholasthompson7690]

@@chiamakayoung its there for ppl who need it. wages arent keeping up w rent

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

They already are living on.the streets Everywhere

[@alisarumrum2062]

I feel so bad for those who are going through an unwarranted eviction process and as far as section 8 I hate to burst your bubble, but the reality is that soooo many people who had section 8 ruined the opportunity for others, by not paying their half of the rent or by vandalizing and damaging the property so now you have innocent section 8 voucher recipients who are unfairly faced with evictions and cannot get any property owners to accept the voucher because of being stressed to the max by previous tenants and having to pay thousands in renovations and court evictions, they then say NO MORE-“I will Never Rent to a Section 8 tenant again, this is the result of section 8 tenants who ruined it for everyone else so sad and tragic

[@purplebutterfly7257]

I cannot blame the landlords in this case. It’s very understandable why they no longer rent out to section 8 people. 🤷‍♀️

[@alisarumrum2062]

@@purplebutterfly7257 Exactly

[@stanleyhape8427]

I will never rent to a section 8.

[@gracepark4557]

Me too.. I only rent to high quality tenants. Excellent credit score, 80:20 income to rent ratio, good feedback from past landlords. I dont plan to increase rent forever if they are excellent tenants. I’d probably have a hard time sleeping if I rent to section 8 folks lol

[@gracepark4557]

Plus the more high quality tenants move into the area, the higher the property value goes up. That’s how bad areas become good areas. More high quality people moving in and the bad apples moving out.

[@BiteTheCurbNow]

Well.... Has anyone mentioned the fact that section 8 renters are typically THE WORST renters?? The majority of section 8 renters that I have experienced are the dirtiest, bug-infested, and inconsiderate people you can possibly rent to. They tear out all the screens, NEVER clean their shower area and THEY cause mold and mildew. They make carpet look like the muddy lawn that they never ever cut. They spread debris all over the front lawn, and never pick up after their dogs and cats. It is truly a nightmare to rent to these folks. When they move, the security deposit is NOWHERE near the damage they inflict on your property. My advice?? DONT DO IT.

[@seventhchild7270]

I AintDoNufn...Thats true in certain cases... please read my previous comments!....But NOT true for others!..THERE are people on section 8 that are retired, hard working, clean, and have beautiful apartments and homes...Actually, many you would NEVER know they were on section 8 assistance!...I personally know a few!...Each works fulltime,a few with city, state, federal jobs, and was able to finished college, marry, now own homes due to the section 8 voucher assistance that help them while working, and also going to college. Then there are the ONES that worked 30 to 40 years, then retired, but their husband's died, or declining health..and Thank God after years on the waiting list, they're now getting some assistance to pay their rent with the section 8 voucher assistance that kept them from being homeless, in a nursing home, assisted living home, or with family!...BTW, ...all people receiving section 8 is not only black, LATINO, etc...THERE are a LOT of whites in middle class America thats on section 8, food stamps, etc, BUT also work hard, nice homes or apartments, ......EVERYONE needs a little help in life!.....Divorce, abusive relationships, death of parents or spouse, abandoned, etc....We ALL have a story !...Everyone is NOT the same, BUT SADLY, in a lot of cases you're right!

[@BiteTheCurbNow]

@@seventhchild7270 hmmm... I don't remember mentioning race. Your reference tells me you know who tears up their rentals....lol Anyway, I'm near Detroit. You rent to section 8 around here-YOU LOSE. BAD. Not to mention they want handrails everywhere, all pavement walkways perfect, driveways crackfree....omg it is nowhere near worth it.... I can't see ever renting to section 8 EVER. I can't believe anyone would after the FIRST TIME.

[@angeliamaiden7371]

Not true at all..i know folks pay regular rent and homes look like pure crap

[@etherealbutterfly]

💯 💯 💯

[@Must_beniceluv]

@@BiteTheCurbNow unfortunately that comes with the business. Not all black and brown ppl destroy property (I read the pervious comments). I wasn't low income but before I moved I made sure the place was spotless (that's how I was raised) . Management wanted me to resign because they've never had an issue with me. I say that to say it all depends on the individual(s) and some of us respect other ppls property because we would want the same in return.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

This is why family planning - and the right to it - is so important.

[@michealfriedman7084]

Where is the daddy? Why does she have fresh tattoos?

[@celieboo]

Amen sis. You are the first person in the comment section to point out a solution rather than bashing low income people.

[@Sunshine4]

You hit something here!!!

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Ah yes. Keep letting dudes raw dog you. Because you can't use the dozens of birth control options. Created to prevent getting pregnant. Those strong single mothers... Ain't this without daddy government paying their bills.

[@Sleepy__Joe__]

She's not a family planner

[@maryw4444]

I was a Section 8 landlord who got terribly scammed by the system. In Montgomery County MD, the Section 8 program was called HOC or Housing Opportunity Commission. Employees at HOC were curt, arrogant and never returned phone calls or answered emails. I had to get in touch with my Congressman to get HOC to respond. The renters started a home laundromat business and flooded the basement. They rented out the bedrooms on short term basis. They had boyfriends and live ins. They trashed the house and lived in their own filth. Then the government would not let me raise the rent more than 1.7% and said even if I rented to another Section 8 renter, I would still be limited to a 1.7% increase. So when the lease expired and the rent moratorium was finally lifted, I did not renew the lease and put the house on the market for sale. It cost me over $30,000 to fix the house in order to sell it. There are shortages of Section 8 rentals because of government policies that are anti-landlord. My advice for landlords is never get involved with Section 8.

[@paulk9985]

Sorry about this. This is the classic example of why normal people will not rent to Section 8. It's another example of govt not taking responsibility for many issues, kicking the can down the road and expecting the private sector to fix things. I have 10 doors in So Cal. I've had several S8 tenants and will NEVER do it again. Fortunately, my situation was not as bad as yours. Sure, we have a guaranteed portion of rent paid, but, at the end of the day, we really pay the price and it is not worth it. You may not be aware, but in CA now (and maybe other states) we cannot deny an S8 applicant, as we once could. It doesn't mean that we MUST rent to one... until they change the law. Hopefully someone will some sense will intervene and fix S8.... but I'm not holding my breath.

[@paulk9985]

@@annasbandit Maybe it's not the resident, but it's the govt. If govt is too lazy and lethargic, then the residents will get away with as much as they can until forced to behave.

[@paulk9985]

Nice try. But the majority are absolute PIGS. I've had four and will never do it again. Once a pig, always a pig.

[@carlossandoval3517]

This is what happens when you force landlord's into selling their homes all because of an eviction moratorium .

[@carlbowles1808]

Yes absolutely that is a huge problem in my area.

[@adammoe605]

Property taxes also spiked

[@JW-uy2on]

And the moratorium was needed to prevent greedy landlords from evicting laid off people during the lockdowns.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

Mortgages and utilities bills raised up. Just shut up!

[@carlossandoval3517]

@@JW-uy2on so let the banks take over the home through foreclosure instead right? It's not the home owners fault you got laid off either. This is exactly the incompetence that irritates me, people like you don't understand how difficult it is to actually obtain a mortgage and the importance of paying it but again how could you expect an incompetent person to ever. That's why your renting in the first place 🤣

[@lauratober9275]

Education is so important.

[@eckankar7756]

So is birth control

[@IrenaEzeala]

WHAT WORLD R YOU LIVING IN, PEOPLE WITH EDUCATION, HAS MOVED BACK HOME WITH PARENTS, CAUSE WITH STUDENT LOAN DEBT, AND THE HIGH COST OF EVERY THING MOST CANT AFFORD A APARTMENT SO BYE FELICIA...I GUESS YOUR SO EDUCATED THAT NOTHING CAN TOUCH YOU.........PERFECT PERSON

[@ricana1160]

@@IrenaEzeala why are you screaming lol

[@jackrabbit0]

@@IrenaEzeala words outta my mouth girl💋

[@sheri3135]

I lived in LA, I worked at a Apartment Complex that had some section 8 apartments available, the owner of the Apt building would make up completely cater to section 8 applicants more so the regular people applying because the state would pay three time the amount of rent of the apartment for a section 8, the person on section 8 would only have to pay a 100 dollars a month for the apartment, and still would get evicted because they failed to pay the hundred dollars.

[@hcwcars1]

6 kids? Where are the daddies at? Why don't the parents take care of their own children? Why should taxpayers be made to care for these kids?

[@drewmatthew3]

The government needs to revamp the entire Section 8 program. They need to stop giving vouchers to people who aren't employed full-time and there needs to be limits. I know a lot of 2nd 3rd generation section 8 renters and they don't work, and a lot kids. The people I know personally on section 8 don't want to work and have no desire to better their situation. It rewards the jobless and lazy.

[@charlessantee8329]

My heart goes out to them I understand the struggle they are experiencing.

[@cathymoriarty9683]

I was a landlord and rented to 4 different Section 8 renters. Horrible, horrible tenants. Filthy, massive damage. Excuse after excuse re why they can't, won't, don't have to keep their place clean, take out the trash, don't let the kids damage the walls, windows, etc. Smoking, unauthorized add'l renters, unauthorized pets, loud noises, pulling car engines INTO the property to work on them, etc, etc, etc. Plus, before they move in - many, many pre move-in inspections and once they move out the renters don't have to fix or pay any damages. NEVER ever rent to Section 8.

[@labitcoineragt3596]

I second this. I saw the experience my in laws had and I would never in a million years rent to sec 8 people. Just no. Too much risk

[@king-xerxus7040]

Why do people have so many kids if their struggling? After the first or second child you should know how expensive it is to take care of a child?

[@Enfinity_Christchild]

That TWERKING SENATOR they chose should be able to do something about this.....

[@carlosadams2106]

prayers for all those in need of help 🙏

[@tinawindham6958]

Thank you.

[@2prettymrskitty393]

Thank you

[@willthethrill8661]

“My free rent voucher is not enough for my 6 kids”, just let that sink in for a moment.

[@leelew.1462]

People stop having all these damn kids. Kids DO NOT help your financial situation. She waited 11 years to get a section 8 voucher, but in between, she made things harder for herself by having all them kids.

[@JohnCarter-qv1ie]

What landlord would want 6 kids tearing up their property?

[@Aikynbreusov]

Section 8 is meant for TEMPORARY assistance for renters during a disastrous life event..... it's NEVER meant to be a LIFE-LONG free rent....

[@donttrymetryjesus4566]

Lies

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@donttrymetryjesus4566 it's not!!!!!! Section 8 was put into place by President Johnson to help poor white get out of poverty living conditions... it was never meant for black.....or brown people.... Section 8 was fully funded and widely accepted by white landlords because the recipients were white back in the day.... then black people started to receive Section 8 in the 70s and 80s and 90s...these black recipients started to move into white neighborhoods and the white didnt like that....so white flight became common.....perfectly beautiful white neighborhoods started to turn into ghetto when the black section 8 recipients moved in.... the government realized it has made a mistake with section 8. So it cut back funding to the program.... you should research it...

[@Sleepy__Joe__]

If that's the case, why do people stay on it forever?

[@paulk9985]

@@Sleepy__Joe__ They are trying to say that S8 was meant to be temporary assistance. People faked it and took advantage of the system. The system is overwhelmed and doesn't know how to deal with it. So they take the easy way out and just continue benefits. Bottom line: The govt has failed the tenant and the landlord AND the taxpayer.

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@Sleepy__Joe__ well, to find out the answer you have to look at the kind of people who use section 8.....

[@greentea-wl3qq]

You would be amazed at the total amount of money those people receive. my renter pay $89/ month while section 8 pay $2911. Plus the cash welfare, food stamp, free lunch, free medical insurance... their benefit total can be up to $6000 net /month. That is more than the take-home money for an engineer, accountant, teacher...Welfare need to be reformed, people have more kids while on welfare should not get more money. When you reward irresponsible, lazy people with more money to have more kids you condemn those kids to a harsh live with no positive examples around. What would those parents inspire to their kids ,work ethic, morality, working hard to achieve what you want? No, their kids would love to be on the taking without sweat like the adults around them. Most of our social ills start from this welfare system.

[@CarmenSD]

To pump out children for the govt is their job. That’s why the govt takes care of them. Our system needs their poor children to grow up and be poor wage slaves. Why do you think Roe v Wade was overturned?

[@tinawindham6958]

I can’t think of anything they don’t get assistance with. Utilities, rx, child care, car vouchers…they know how to scam

[@lovetai9401]

...tr ash class...had an older l oser cousin on welfare for 12 yrs, had 2 kids, had 3 more to keep the free $ rolling in, had live in bf's..was cut off under Clinton..lol yay

[@billyhorton5779]

It would be against peoples constitutional rights to reform or stop welfare! Have traveled around Kenya and Tanzania were there is no govt welfare, it is a 24/7 struggle to survive or starve.

[@greentea-wl3qq]

@@billyhorton5779 The importance of completely revamp the welfare system is of the survival of the US as a prosperous country or another Venezuela. When people stay at home and produce kids to make money get more money/benefit than people working minimum wage then the system needs to be reform. Welfare supposed to temporarily help people falling into hard time not a way to make a comfortable life.

[@Fee-Fee50]

This is a catch 21. There should be a time limit on section 8. Some people think that this is a come up. NO! Get a job & save your money while you are getting the help.

[@lauratober9275]

Mercedes Patients has 6 children. We need to get rid of All welfare. Seriously. 🇺🇸🙏

[@nicholasthompson7690]

How is this a solution? Where's your empathy?

[@shawilliams5747]

@@nicholasthompson7690 THE SAME PLACE HER BABY DADDY EMPATHY IS???

[@daves2552]

If you can’t afford 6 kids. Don’t have 6 kids.

[@edwardactivity]

I’m a housing navigator for low-income veterans, it’s so difficult for them to get housing. Most of my participants are elderly, living off social security. Their vouchers make them look like risky candidates, but how can you afford these high rents when living off social security? And they can only rent up to a “fair market” amount, but with inflation right now, rent is skyrocketing and the payment standards are not being updated appropriately. We need more housing overall, the supply is not enough to adequately house our population and provide affordable rents.

[@jimmyhurley504]

Absolutely correct, i just got priced out my home because of market value yet i don't see anyone renting here

[@crand20033]

And it's happening every where in the US. I am in Durham NC and I see it here too.

[@FAITHandLOGIC]

Hmmm. Low income single mother of 6 children. Someone please explain to me why she has 6 kids with no father in the house? Tax payers should not be on the hook for irresponsible people.

[@SgtWaters]

6 kids, a little hard to feel sorry for her.

[@ivypoe1697]

I guess you don't have any compassion for her kids as well? They didn't choose to be born. Should they go homeless because their mom made several bad decisions?

[@SgtWaters]

@@ivypoe1697 obviously she and a lot of other women have asked and answered that question by continuing to do just that on purpose.

[@paulk9985]

@@ivypoe1697 CPS and foster care are viable options. You are really in a fog.

[@YA-qj8fx]

Section 8 people don't have the best reputations.

[@mariejane1567]

single and no children people struggle too

[@xazimir4266]

You have ZERO Compassion. Hope nothing drastic happens to you.

[@MBoldman50]

@@xazimir4266 Having a litter is not drastic, it's gradual.

[@YA-qj8fx]

@@xazimir4266 Drastic things have happened to me. I survived. Telling the truth doesn't mean I have no compassion.

[@xazimir4266]

@@MBoldman50 you can also gradually or drastically fall into any predicament. You’re not immune from problems my friend. You may think you are. Guess what? You’re not infallible or immortal…I wouldn’t get too caught up in believing your immune from problems.

[@angneatb6036]

The costs of housing, gas, and childcare is birth control for me. No way in hell I would have a bunch of kids without my own income.

[@davebonar1]

In Washington state and in Tacoma where I live , section 8 is not good for landlords and they are making it so you can't turn down section 8 people under landlord laws. Already in place and Seattle and the government is forcing landlords to rent to people the government wants you to rent to. The government has caused this mess and the people who can't afford to rent because they have too many people and kids. This isn't going to get fixed by government.

[@tamigreene2709]

How about people can't afford to rent because the rent is so high and wages are not equal to economy

[@davebonar1]

@@tamigreene2709 That's the problem. Over 150 replied to an ad I put in for a rental property. What you would do is what any person who would do is find the best person to take care of your investment and rent on time. Sorry , but section 8 is probably not on the list. This is what people do who live in the real world and have had bad tenants who judges side with when they don't pay their rent. This is the real world we live in and it isn't pretty.

[@bodhi8260]

They are trying to stop discrimination. What a concept for you nasty Republicans.

[@abbeyl6115]

This is wrong info. The landlords would be required and forced to sign a contract with the government as a business deal.

[@bobrown582]

Tami Greene them move to a place you can afford to rent. Working class people pay their own way on the world ALL THE TIME. We have no obligation to pay for other people’s lives. If you can’t afford to care for 6 kids, then don’t hand 6 fn kids

[@cathydenise7453]

I have quite a few Section 8 tenants but only take residents who are employed for at least 2 years. The program has worked well for us. I verify everything on the application. I do not agree that able body people should not support their own family in some way. I have had prospective tenants tell me Section 8 was income when I turned them down.

[@BiteTheCurbNow]

Cathy, I will NEVER rent to section 8. We require 3 times the rent in income to even be considered....and section 8 is not income. If you rent to people with no skin in the game, YOU get skinned.

[@nicholasthompson7690]

2 years?

[@paulettebarrow9791]

@Cathy, Isnt that discrimination? Do you also require disabled people to work two years?

[@BiteTheCurbNow]

@@paulettebarrow9791 you start turning your $150,000 rental over to some breeder with no work history, six kids, bed bugs, roaches, very disgusting hygiene habits, and no desire to clean up after themselves....lmao 🤣 Then--- you can criticize someone else's rental practices, Paulette. You will only get burned ONCE. That's all it will take. $14000 in damages and nobody else to help pay for your MISPLACED generosity. That's all it took me!!

[@paulettebarrow9791]

@@BiteTheCurbNow Oh you have no argument from me there, my sister has rental property, the thing is tho not all people are good and responsible, and when you get into rentals you take the chance on some people being trash. But dont we have laws against discrimination was what I was asking. Im disabled 64 female, I own a mobile home but pay a lot rent that is higher then my disability payment but wasnt like that when I bought it, I have an 61 year old roommate and Iv thought alot lately about what I would do if something happened to my roommate, its very nerve racking and I feel worse for those who have kids, there should be a cap on how high thye can charge and or go up at one time. Believe me tho I understand where your coming from Iv had roommates tear up my house before

[@smartanajones4u]

I was a single teen mom of one child on Section 8 about 20+ years ago. It was hard as hell back then to find a decent place to live mainly because of the stigma attached to section 8. I saw the writing on the wall early on because everyone was experiencing a real challenge finding 1.) a decent home 2.) a landlord willing to go through all the leg work to accept Section 8. When I finally found a decent place, I vowed I’d use it as a stepping stone until I could finish college and get on my own feet to make it on my own. I did just that. I was on Section 8 for about 5-6 years. It was very difficult to tell my caseworker I didn’t need it anymore once I got my first professional job right out of college, but I refused to use the government as a crutch because deep down I knew it would eventually hold me back from all I could do and be for me and mine. Plus i saw first hand as a child, teen and adult exactly what happened to generations of women in my family and community who choose to stay on Section 8. I’ll just say quality of life hasn’t been good for them. It was critical that I could determine my own housing and financial destiny and you just can’t do that when you’re caught up and heavily dependent on that system to meet your fundamental needs. Its a threat and detriment to anyone’s sincere goal of self-actualization. It will somehow give you just enough comfort and false security to make you ignore your discomforts about the system, thus many people abandon their drive, ambitions, dreams, and determination to do for self when they are heavily dependent on the government’s help. Back then when I was younger 20+ yrs ago, im So glad i had a real good relationship with my future self (the now 20+ yrs later me) because the present me is very pleased to be a 6 figure income earner, I didn’t dare have no more useless, worthless baby daddies giving me seeds from poverty D’s ( one was damn sho enough to teach me a real good lesson for a lifetime), I’m a business owner, a homeowner of two properties and best of all, I’m section 8 free. These stories really get next to me because had i not made different decisions/choices, this could’ve been me. I just knew that gravy train wasn’t going to last forever but majority of people on the program think it will. The fact the lady had the nerve to say section 8 is hurting people not helping is insulting. Its a great program if you dont depend on it for life while you continue having children that you can’t afford and not to mention allowing men to impregnate you who don’t/won’t/or can’t take financially responsibility for their own seeds. It is not the government nor tax payer’s responsibility to take on the lifetime financial obligations of two people who exercised poor decisions making in terms of continuing to have children they can’t afford and refusing to put in the hard work (ie going to college, trade school, etc) to grind to create a better life and legacy for yourself and your children. You cannot will your section 8 vouchers or foods stamps to your loved ones when you die. Its gone when you’re gone. Using it for the elderly, disabled for long term needs is understandable or even able-body people using it for a short time is fine because everyone is susceptible to hard times, but able bodied people use this program literally for a lifetime even from generation to generation. I know because my family did and some still do and of course I know others whose families are and have done the same thing. Section 8 paying 70% of a families rent is quite generous. Im sure a lot of people wish like hell they had even 30, 40, or 50% of their rent covered and I bet they would see it as a helping hand not a hindrance as this lady arrogantly said in the new story.

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

Good to hear a woman say this. I'm so tired of the "I'm a single Mom" excuse. Being a single Mom is an unfortunate situation not a badge of honor.

[@daydreonmckinney]

Housing cost among other things, cost is a lot higher now. Pay is about the same as back then except a few jobs. Those times are not comparable to today's time. It's just not the same. Your story sounds a lot like mine but I don't think if I had to do it all over again, I could pull it off as I had in the past. Wages just hasn't kept up with the times.

[@smartanajones4u]

@@daydreonmckinney great points! But continuing to pump out babies without a gainfully employed, responsible, stable and committed partner or spouse (and the women are not even gainfully employed themselves or they wouldn’t be on section 8) will definitely exacerbated a family’s financial condition in the worst way. There’s no excuse to keep having children you cannot afford. None. To be honest, it’s tantamount to child abuse.

[@smartanajones4u]

@@johndoe-wv3nu 100% facts you shared!

[@daydreonmckinney]

@@smartanajones4u I don't know this women's whole story. I agree that you shouldn't have babies if you can't afford them. Some on the other are married and lose a spouse after they had their children. That's usually how it goes. That changes things dramatically. When you have a good life it's hard to know when something can change, with no fault of their own.

[@Blacksheep-Ba-Ba]

6 kids, well if you are dropping kids like that, blame yourself!

[@jackrabbit0]

Wow!

[@patricesilva8004]

People ruined it because of drugs n addiction they breaking the homes up leaving garbage they ruin it for the ones that are clean n not destructive its lousy its awful

[@abovebeyondandforever6571]

THE FREE RIDE IS OVER FOR YOU STRONG AND INDEPENDENT SINGLE MOTHERS!!

[@ruthpate2827]

Boy your mother is a single mother sthu 😂😂. Y'all are really excited about children not having a home 🙄 you gets no 😺 and it's obvious

[@tinawindham6958]

Too late…single mother’s with their drop out kids, no future, shooting each other. Baby daddy’s being forced to pay child support instead of taxpayers (we don’t even know u but the dad doesn’t pay??? Crazy!)so their answer is to kill the mom then go rot in prison

[@antoniokinsey4041]

Why are they using an example of a section 8 housing recipient with 6 children as an example? Whether one is low income, no income, voucher recipient or not, if one is renting and has 6 kids, it would be more difficult to find a landlord to take a tenant like that as it is. It’s obvious having six kids is irresponsible in today’s age, so it can’t be a surprise when one falls on hard times or not, having to move with six kids can be overwhelming. Why people having six kids like this blame the government on the complexities of being low income and having 6 kids today is not fair in this news story. All news media wants is sensational examples ignoring any responsibility on the mother’s side. With all that said there should be better planning by fed, state, and cities to have systems in place for housing the homeless which includes children, there parents, the mentally handicapped, the drug addicted, etc. Rising rents has made it difficult for just one working single parent with just one child to afford or find a place to rent. The news media should point out that working (or not) as a single parent with one child is hard to afford rent so people can understand just how out of reach affording rent is, or even finding a place. By using this example of the single mother with 6 kids, that will just make the viewers think “of course she’s having trouble finding a place she can afford, she had six kids”, making the viewer think the rising rents and availability isn’t as big of a problem when it most definitely is for just a single full time working parent with only one child.

[@lovepeace9101]

I've noticed many people that express how they feel that many Section 8 recipient's are lazy? Many aren't lazy many pay some and even all their rent. If they start paying majority of the rent they will eventually be dropped from the program. No worries complaining people that think everyone on Section 8 are lazy. Learn about the program before being judgemental. People come together and make a difference. Everyone are in different season's in their life right now, it's time for 🙏 not slandering

[@Falling_Star_Catcher]

Amen ❣

[@macywood4619]

Thank you!

[@karnubawax]

Every time someone tells me to stop being judgmental, my response is put a sock in it, hippie!

[@tysonminlo4938]

greed is the problem. many houses are sitting vacant around the city because people in other states and countries own these homes. how crazy is that. government should step in to solve this matter.

[@HustleMagnets]

She needs to get a job and save her check stubs like the rest of us ...

[@peacefaith560]

thats how i did it....

[@natrixxvision6997]

Six children. Six???? My cousin is a pediatric surgeon. He was done at four. My parents are both attorneys. They were done at two. Six??? Is it two sets of triplets or something???

[@karmamarie816]

This was bound to happen in a program that allows people to stay in it ALL THEIR LIFE!!!! This is supposed to be a TOOL, not a CRUTCH!!!! If they would put a cap on the years that you could be on it, they'd be able to move people through the program. Raise the voucher amounts ( inflation, duh), and puts caps on the years that MOST people can get the assistance. Of course the elderly and disabled will be in the program for life after they enroll, but that's who it's meant to help. For others, it should be a stepping stone. Oh, I forgot this is America....where the gov wants you dependent on them......my bad.

[@dianeschuloff3836]

No one has mentioned this but here goes,ANOTHER HUGE reason for the shortage is that mash potato brain president we have,many ,many of the units are going to house the illegals which he is allowing to pour over the border and they need housing...THINK before u vote next time blue keeps u in poverty

[@SowingAndReaping]

💯💯💯

[@ojames1983]

No sympathy here. Those are grown adults who were/are irresponsible adults. Hardly hear anyone on those programs getting off of the program and becoming fully functional adults that can live and support on their own. Pathetic.

[@stephaniezuniga5835]

Exactly well said

[@makayla71399]

Well ill be the one you know. I was on section 8 food stamps and childcare assistance I worked and went to college to become a nurse. I graduated and all of the assistance was taken away in a heart beat. I struggled with my children on a new nurse income. I was only on section 8 for maybe 6 years it was hard going to school and working full time with children but section 8 doesn't allow you to go to school on there program you have to work full-time but of course I didn't make enough money working full time so I was able to stay on the program. My children suffered always in daycare or home alone while I worked and went to school. And when section was taken I couldn't afford childcare so I worked nights and stayed home with the children during the day. I was exhausted. I honestly don't know how I made it thru.but I did. Now my youngest is 18 my oldest is 26. I make alot of money and I actually can afford to experience good life after 17 years of being a nurse. What I would suggest is that these ladies not have any children. Even when you think you have a good man who will take care of his child most dont. You can't vet anyone. I struggled because I had 4 children they struggled because I had 4 children. Ladies don't have any children unless you are married to the man and even then be cautious about who you marry dont look at potential if he's not providing he will never provide.

[@blobtv7444]

welfare is a career for many, her 6 kids will most likely be welfare lifers also.

[@Sleepy__Joe__]

@@makayla71399 well said, glad you have found success

[@arabelliajohnson8916]

Let me just say this,to all due respect to anyone on any kind of assistance, I just have to say.I am not on assistance but I am trying my best with a plethora of prayer to keep my head above water with paying for a mortgage, car note,gas,groceries,car insurance,health insurance etc.So I wish all of these people nothing but the best of luck. Lastly education is extremely important, and finding a job that pays more.Never expect for the government to help you every single time because technically the government isn't responsible for helping you with every single thing,they aren't responsible for all of your problems.

[@mcolvinis1]

I hope u are living paycheck to paycheck and eventually have to depend on the govt for food and utility assistance...

[@CMM726]

Yea you can’t ever count on them permanently. Empires fall and governments and institutions can collapse. I believe we’re in the midst of the Fall of Babylon as we speak

[@bigvalley4987]

@@mcolvinis1 👊🏾👊🏾👌🏾

[@JS-pz8yp]

@@mcolvinis1 Taking his comment and your comment into consideration, it's more likely that you will be in that situation then Arabellia.

[@arabelliajohnson8916]

@@mcolvinis1 well see here is the thing just by your comment let's me know that you are unhappy,miserable and ignorant.Because only unhappy,miserable and ignorant people would make that comment.By the way I have been saving up money since my first job in high school,so.technically by what my financial advisor recently told me I will be able to retire before the age of 52.I am now 46,and if God ain't willing and the creek don't rise only he will be the one that will get me there to my early retirement. God and much prayer.See for some reason you missed the true message of my comment for simply being sensitive and in your feelings.But at the end of the day, God loves you to.Do be blessed and stay blessed.

[@msgoody2shoes959]

END HOUSING FIRST. Help protect minority kids, sober elderly, and the physically disabled. Stop the dumping of violent filthy drug addicts into low income housing.

[@Monipenny1000]

Up to 120% of the fair market rents? From my experience in my area in the past, Section-8 approves rents at about 75% of my advertised rent amounts. This was before covid and before rents everywhere went up. Most recently, the voucher amounts for a 3 bedroom is only $1200, that is the max S-8 will allow and that's with all utilities included, paid for by the landlord. The Government wants private landlords to be a charity. This is in large part why recipients have a difficult time finding a home. Govenment needs to get away from the section-8 voucher program and create more public housing that they hire a property manager to manage.

[@bonkersallday]

I agree, they don't help the landlord and property owners at all That program is full of holes. Just like when it comes to actually having income, How on earth can a tenant be on section 8, not have a job, with zero rent, but then have the nerve to destroy the property? And how are they paying utilities with zero income, if they need certain repairs to the property due to damages that they caused, how can they pay for that? Landlords get a bad tenant who ruins their property and the section 8 program can't even hold those tenants accountable. But keep begging landlords to accept the voucher! It's not worth the headache.

[@lisaj4441]

This. They in NO WAY pay 120% of fair market rents and they definitely only pay 70-80% of advertised market rents. THIS is the problem - they are asking landlords to take a loss. Now they do pay by direct deposit like clockwork and on time, but again, the landlord is trading stability for higher monthly rent. Not to mention that the housing authority thinks that they own the property - deciding if THEY feel there can be a rent increase, deciding if THEY want to evict the tenant. There are some pros to being a Section 8 landlord, but also some cons.

[@Monipenny1000]

@@lisaj4441 exactly and what's worse is when a City passes and adds the "source of income" to the list of fair housing list of discrimination forcing property owners to accept section-8 against their will where before it was voluntary. A year ago last May, the City near me where we used to invest in rentals passed that law. For us, we were lucky because we sold our rental homes in that City in recent years after tenants moved out. We started buying nice homes in good suburb townships and village outside of that City so their law has no affect on us. I'll be damned if some housing advocates will force us to participate in a program that had very negative impact on us. Been there, done it and been done with it 25+ years ago.

[@Monipenny1000]

@@bonkersallday with 0 income, their rent is 100% covered and they get a stipends amount for each utility tenant is responsible to pay. They have it made except the system will keep them dependant on Government, really tax payers, making it difficult if not impossible to improve their own financial situation to lift themselves out of poverty. They become content with living in poverty which becomes a generational problem as their children grow up learning to live off the system because work and responsibilties was never instilled in them growing up. It's a bad system that is not sustanable. Eventually, the poverty class will far out weigh the working tax payer class causing the entire system to crumble. Government only looks to fix the immediate issues and bury their heads in the sand turning a blind eye to the massive long term problem that is inevitable and will be desasterous because well, let the next generaion of politicians figure it out, we just want the votes. Plus, media like this one is pushing the narrative, "how do WE help the poor?", "what can WE do to provide housing for them?" As in absolutely 0 expectations on adults being forced to take some responsibility for their own life choices. One of our daughters became a single mother who had to figure out her life, with 2 choices, become dependant on the system or be independant, She learned work ethics and responsibility growing up and has become succesful in her career and able to purchase her own home. A single bad decision to accept Government handouts especially a section-8 voucher could cause her to become homeless or at the least live in a bad area. She made the wise choice and worked her way to stabilty, She could have easily decided to take the lazy irresponsible route.

[@blobtv7444]

@@Monipenny1000 governments are becoming more and more radical, the democrats have a lot of gimme freebe type politicians, if they ever get a large majority I would not want to be a landlord or even hold a job cause they'll squeeze every penny out of you.

[@rbonito8668]

Why does Mercedes have six children and where are the fathers of the six children why aren't they supporting her

[@dorishaye7517]

People cannot pay rent with the crazy prices for a place to stay. A studio apartment is going for 1400..00 and up. That crazy.

[@nicholasthompson7690]

Then leave RI or get a roommate

[@blessall8856]

Yes, those are the rents and higher up. Food and gasoline were also increased very high.

[@Ja50nkAt]

No, people are paying and that's why rent is the price that it is. If no one pays that price then the landlord will lower it or have an empty space making them exactly 0 dollars.

[@Chloe-de4ru]

@@Ja50nkAt That's what I don't get everyone complains how high the rent is but yet the building is full of tenants?

[@avanulaneway8418]

@@Chloe-de4ru well they dont want to live on the streets with the rats

[@juliegross2689]

Section 8 renters will just destroy your property, as a property owner been there done this quit after 18 months and 20k in damages,

[@bobcopeland9692]

OMG is it her and her 6 kids? 6 kids? Damn the support must be huge or…..

[@Planner38]

Mercedes is the poster child for the irresponsible. She had six children out of wedlock, presumably by several different fathers. She expects federal and state officials to save her from herself and to provide her with accommodation. At no point in the interview, does she indicate that is responsible for providing for her children and that she is actively taking steps to improve the lives of herself and her children. She is the representation of the futility of the War on Poverty: The percentage of population that is classified as poor has not decreased since the 1960s and the cost and burden of looking after people has simply been transferred from the individual to society at large. People no incentive to be responsible and to look after themselves. Finally, where are the fathers of the six children? It is the fathers, not the tax paper, that should be supporting this welfare bordello. Mercedes is the epitome of what President Ronald Regan called a "Welfare Queen."

[@tia84ification]

But section 8 also has a homeowner program where you rent to own. But many people bypass it because of the responsibility to upkeep.

[@TL-wy1nk]

Unless the government insures these tenants for any damages caused, I wouldn't rent to them. They don't have the systems in place to vet their problem tenants. If the government wants to be in the housing game with less than stellar tenants, then they need to cover the landlords.

[@AngryGnome87]

Boy you are special 😂

[@tamigreene2709]

There are systems in place...do your due diligence when looking for a renter

[@sherrybeckley4740]

The used to do this and pay for the damages but because many recipients cause so many damages it cost more money to the program so they stop doing it.

[@tamigreene2709]

@@sherrybeckley4740 landlord's can now charge market value deposits where before they couldn't

[@tamigreene2709]

A landlord can also require the tenant carry rental insurance

[@synewparadigm]

5 million people that moved to the US in the last 2 years from the south border. How much impact it will have on the section 8?

[@charleneh8084]

Maybe this is cold to say but people shouldn't have more than 2-3 kids. I have 1. Why? Because it's what IIIIIIIII CAN AFFORD!

[@missf4681]

Why would you be low income and have 6 kids

[@frankiereid469]

Why you say..She was having a f*"'king good time .

[@melanieg6957]

Stupidity

[@dcg590]

Because she knows the tax payers will pick up the tab

[@billyhorton5779]

Low intelligence. Kids will grow up, repeat mothers "mistakes," it"s the American Way! Here in Oklahoma, teenage pregnancy capitol of the US, it is a welfare state, everybody is receiving some kind of assistance! Employers cant find people willing to work! At least were good at something!

[@shedydee4962]

Some section 8 Tennant's play games. All they have to do is break something in the apartment and report it and they don't have to pay rent until it's"fixed."

[@theelevatedmale4758]

6 children hunh.. I noticed there's no man in the interview. Maybe make better life choices ?

[@kinnish5267]

Section 8 = a life of thoughtless, reckless, irresponsible decisions

[@mariatortolani]

Who is not being held responsible for her own choices here? Too bad Patience had 6 children instead of using birth control when she struggled to make ends meet with the 1st, 2nd, 3rd... child. She can't get enough $$$ from WIC and other programs to offset the situation she put her 6 kids in now. Those kids deserved better. I support welfare programs for those who DO NOT ABUSE THEM. She learned nothing in 11yrs on that waiting list, bringing child after child into this world to live in poverty. Some of us chose not to have kids because of the burdens of being a single mom and still end up paying for other people like this. I don't need to be overburdened with taxes to pay for welfare programs that rescue her because she has no common sense and a bad agenda.

[@galegrazutis964]

AMEN TO THAT !!!