Tri-State's low-income families struggle to find housing, even with Section 8 vouchers

Tri-State's low-income families struggle to find housing, even with Section 8 vouchers

[@carolbradley4845]

I try to tell the young ladies, please DO NOT have a sexual relationship with a man that will not marry you/support the children. This is throwing women and children into a vicious never ending cycle of poverty. I’ve had relatives do this (we are white). I have a niece who had three kids with three different dads, out of wedlock. They have struggled even with relatives trying to help. This woman that they have featured will probably die too early because of the stress.

[@godschild5189]

Excellent advice.

[@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536]

Some people are simply too sexually impulsive.

[@larryames8831]

How do limited minds process the ability to form these preemptive strategies?

[@eckankar7756]

@@larryames8831 Someone, hopefully their mom will get them an IUD. My mom did that for me even though I wasn't promiscuous. Later, after school, marriage, saving up and buying a home I had it removed and we were ready to start a family.

[@hawkeyemadi]

Sooooo, what about the people who are disabled? You sound dumb. Think before you speak. Not everyone is out here fucking.

[@fentonb9520]

Hard-working people that have never received any public assistance have a hard time with making rent every month and yet they get up every day and go to work and don't receive Section 8 vouchers, utility assistance, food stamps or free daycare it's time people start taking responsibility for their own responsibilities

[@johnniebeavers]

I know people that get up and work everyday the government expect tax payers to take care of the lazy.

[@jazzyj6640]

If I could use a program I would. I didn't ask to be born into this life. If I can't afford food, why should I struggle? I'm not going to kill myself working multiple jobs so if I was eligible then I would take advantage in a heartbeat.

[@fentonb9520]

@@jazzyj6640 have to be born into that privilege I suppose

[@back2the80s]

Kudos to u not everyone has it like that rents high from greed

[@fentonb9520]

@@back2the80s greed?

[@carlbowles1808]

Landlords don't accept section 8 tenants because of drugs alcohol and criminality. Frankly I don't blame them, sadly this good lady is paying the price for the bad conduct of others.

[@courtneybrunner4112]

You’re very ignorant educate yourself.

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

💯

[@laprincesadelavaja8294]

You son so ignorant your talking about a ton of people. And everybody is not on drugs and alcohol.

[@atiyarise4131]

@Carl Bowles, you have a point. A few make it bad for many. Not to mention, the way the program is administered leads to property owners not participating in the program.

[@dmason5249]

That is not true!!!! 🙄 Carl* bowles*

[@averageamericangirl6819]

How many kids? We NEVER want to have that conversation.

[@jritz619]

It’s already established that it is costly to bring a child to this world. That being said, one minute you’re financially stable and the next thing you know life throws a curve ball at you, trying to find a way to get your family out of the bad situation. It’s not entirely the families with children(s) fault.

[@averageamericangirl6819]

@@jritz619 they have never been financially stable to have kids back to back like that.

[@ocean12]

Thank the govt for this crisis. If section 8 held tenants accountable for their lifestyles, more landlords would be willing to rent. But tenants are free to destroy properties, run drugs, gangs and prostitution in the rental units, invite others to live there, pets when not allowed. It is nearly impossible to evict bad tenants. Every expense is placed on the landlord to repair and evict. Plus all of the hoops the landlord must jump thru to get approved. They lose money waiting for approvals. And section 8 sometimes doesnt pay right away when a tenant moves in. Non voucher tenants pay upfront. And can be evicted easier The best solution is for the govt to build, own and manage low income housing. But they wont. And if they did, the tenants would all be living in slums

[@eckankar7756]

I'm educated with a good job and had 2 kids, I could BARELY make ends meet with my above average income. My husband and I planned for 4 years so we could afford to start a family. Why do so many of these uneducated, unskilled people think when they have 4, 5 or 6 kids? They just pop out children and then wonder how they will house, feed and provide for them.

[@silkence9561]

Exactly this!

[@johnniebeavers]

I hate it when people say well what about people with a bunch of kids. having kids is not a disability, Having a child is between the mother and father to support a child not tax payers. I had two kids and I got no help from the government. My husband and I had to work to support them, food, clothing, shelter, came from money that we worked out no food stamps, I had to pay their doctor bills because medical insurance don't pay for everything. plus we bought our own home instead of renting.

[@roshelltannen9698]

@@johnniebeavers But you had one thing alot women are too strong, independent for: A HUSBAND. Don't worry your kids are better seeing a hardworking Mom/Dad, then having Daddy Government. Your kids will take care of you/the mister when your old.

[@johnniebeavers]

@@roshelltannen9698 I helped my husband pay bills and support my children,

[@ocean12]

Every kid is a bigger welfare check They dont expect to care for their kids. We do it thru taxes. They feel it is their right to live off others

[@jazzyj6640]

I had no idea section 8 was such a big problem! I sure wish I could have gotten help when I was out of work for 3 months when I broke my ankle. Granted, I did receive short term disability but that wasn’t enough to pay rent, car payment, utilities and purchase food every month. Anyways things are better now. I’ll be debt free December 2022! 🥳

[@dawnlee866]

Congratulations. God Bless u♥️

[@atiyarise4131]

@Jazzy J, It's good that you are back on your feet. Section 8 over time has gotten a bad rap. It's one of those situations where the actions of a few make it bad for many. Not to mention, that the organizations that administer the program are inefficient and understaffed, leading to both property owners and voucher holders being frustrated with the program. The gist of it is people NEED housing regardless of their ability to pay.

[@eckankar7756]

that's why you have an emergency fund to support you for 3-6 months. If you have to work 2 or 3 jobs to get that fund in place you do it. It's a life saver.

[@antoniawalk2005]

I agree. You do need a emergency fund with about 6 months to a year savings for emergencies as I'm speaking right now I started mine.

[@ThereAreNoBlackPpl]

The people who get those programs, generally have to do a bunch of things to get those programs, like being in a shelter for a long time, or not being in a place where they can sustain themselves properly, seems you were already doing better than those people were when they had to do the hoop jumping to get section8, and you were never as down and out as they were (or else you could’ve gotten some program), so that’s why you didn’t get Section8, i figured out, that’s the way America works, they only help you if you are very far at the bottom, and once you hit a above the poverty line, then you are considered to not need that kind of help, and unfortunately the defined povertly line, and what is just-above it, is in actuality considered a gray zone because the practicality of living “just-above” the poverty line set by the government is not a comfortable situation. YES YES YES, the system is against you. it is what it is, don’t get eaten. anyone you see on these programs, had to prove to the government, at some point or another, that they were in a terribly desperate situation. They didn’t make the game, they’re just trying to live.

[@apllu17]

If section 8 agrees to an end of tenancy inspection to assure exiting tenants don't leave the unit destroyed, before moving onto the next house would make all the difference. No one is talking about bow section 8 is failing landlords left with tens of thousands in damages, while their tenant arent held accountable by section 8. Sueing doesnt matter, because tenants claim hardship and Landlords are left using their home owners insurance then slammed with a higher rate. Section 8, you want us to trust, revamp your policies to protect Landlords, who would like to keep rentals on the market for your recipients.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

Exactly. As a landlord that’s like many others that exactly what happens. So who cares about the many bad sec8 tenants. They don’t feel any remorse when they do exactly like you said. I’d never take 1 in again.

[@gloriawelch3603]

You're right. My aunt was asked to put her 2 bedroom house on section 8. 18 months later, the house is a wreck. It had brand new carpet. Never been lived on. It's ruined. We've tried to clean it. No good. Door facings are going to have to be replaced. And an entire bathroom window. All beside the cleaning. Section 8 agreed to inspect bi monthly. They didn't. Now appraised at almost $5000 in damages. Section 8 takes no responsibility. NO one should ever rent to section 8 housing. They screw the landlord over. In fact they never paid my aunt their part of the deposit. That would have helped with a few repairs anyway.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

@@gloriawelch3603 Thank you for learning as I did. There's nothing holding the bums accountable, least of all sec. 8. And many are judgement proof, so they know you'll get nothing. Don't do ir!

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

Lies

[@very7962]

@@IndigenousIndianLady65 lol you again?

[@PurpleGoddess24]

Praying for her because she has strong determination. God Speed!!

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

Let’s be honest. There are way too many able bodied people on Section 8. They need to give them a 5 year limit and tell them that can never ever get on the program ever again unless they are elderly and really struggling. Being lazy is not a very good reason to be on Section 8. They also need to cut food stamps off after a certain amount of kids also. After 2-3 kids, there is no extra money. After 2-3 kids, there is no Section 8. Limitations need to be put in place to deter people from continuing to do foolishness. There are other people who also need help but those who have been in the system for decades are taking away opportunities from other people. If they damage anyone’s property, they will be completely kicked out of the program. It’s just that simple.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I agree with you

[@MissPrettySweetC]

My experience is that a lot of people on section 8 have jobs. Some are on disability. But a lot actually do work. They just may not make enough to pay the rent that is rising but they pay a portion of it.

[@thatgirl6472]

@@MissPrettySweetC exactly I live in low income housing work Mon-fri and every other weekend and I'm a CNA basically paying what a 3 bedroom use to be....2 kids 1 with a physical disability I make the best of it.....$1400 a month in rent I just cannot afford.

[@angelastewart9497]

Landlords are scare because people get in their homes & then some won’t pay rent.

[@lisabaltzer4190]

I had a tenant do 40 thousand dollars damage to my house and skip out on 4 months rent. I never rented out a property again in Los Angeles. Now I only do business in Idaho where I have far fewer problems.

[@eckankar7756]

@@lisabaltzer4190 I have 5 units I rent. I never advertise, I take referrals only, elderly with a good savings and Social Security. Never had a problem. If you don't advertise 'for rent' you can choose whoever you want.

[@lisa196409]

Yeah but you can get a regular renter who's not on a section 8 that'll give you hell and they can stay there for 2 years with the way these laws go. So I'd rather have somebody in the house than to have an empty and stand a chance of somebody ripping your pipes out of your home. A rug that could be replaced door jams that could be replaced. I would take section 8 hands down. I would just make sure section 8 paid a higher security deposit there's no way I would take section 8 without a security deposit they would have to pay double the rent. If your rent is $1200 they would have to pay $2,400 security deposit. That should take care of everything. Most of the time landlords put cheap carpet in there anyway. I know my mother rented to section 8 and she never put expensive plush carpet in the house rule of thumb

[@shirley444]

Section 8 people have to pay their portion. If they don’t, they can lose the voucher

[@wildhearts242]

@@lisa196409 Correct. I have family members on section 8. They pay rent every month! People on section 8 do not get free housing like these comments are suggesting.

[@dennispatterson4998]

it's a better client that will not trash their investment. It's not always greed.

[@larryames8831]

The voucher was comparably more valuable 20 years ago.

[@natrixxvision6997]

Those landlords are probably tired of dealing with bad section 8 tenants and not making a return on their investment.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

We sure are. The monies not worth the protection these thieves get away with.

[@natrixxvision6997]

@@Blah-blah-sure If you live in Ohio, there is a potential BIPARTISAN new state law that might change that. It is designed to make sure that any outstanding bills will follow the tenant wherever else they go.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

@@natrixxvision6997 wouldn’t matter much as most tenants destroy property because they know they’re judgement proof unfortunately

[@natrixxvision6997]

@@Blah-blah-sure I’m not sure about that. I’d have to look at the bill in greater detail to see if it includes extra repairs from their destruction of the property. Those are difficult to get either way. But I know that any outstanding rent or utility bills owed will catch up to them. So the utility companies won’t go after the landlord and there’s no need to hire a collections agency or anything.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

@@natrixxvision6997 I hope you're right. But in talking with my attorney I'm kept up to par on those things in Connecticut.

[@jeffbarnes54]

The vast majority of landlords don’t want anything to do with section 8. However, it’s not for the reasons you think. The biggest reason is the red tape bureaucracy of HUD and the extremely low payments and rent guidelines they use. What landlord is going to rent to someone for thousands of dollars less a year when they can get market rate rents with someone who is gainfully employed with a good job and not surviving on the government. The inspections,Endless paperwork and delays have been a problem with this program since it was first developed in 1974.

[@cherimerchant6279]

can't expect anything better from souless greedy landlords, their end will come and they will watch their families suffer ,"the sins of the father will fall on his family,

[@ahanna4396]

U really told it like it is.

[@frankiereid469]

Damn this women mull so hard she look like a beat down man...

[@ReigningWomban]

Interesting. I’ve never heard that perspective.

[@Starfish2145]

Agree. Needs a total overhaul!

[@michelegoodman2801]

Tell the truth no landlords nor realtors wants to rent wants to rent to people on section 8. The American people are going homeless.

[@casienwhey]

Talk to a few landlords and you'll understand why they wont rent to the Section 8.

[@blaq7892]

Life is Business. We all need shelter and we all must make choices, That start at childhood . Why should a landlord accept less,or, want the hassle S8 could bring. If your tenant is a job hopper their income must be adjusted to ,they can leave at lease end at will, the house will be nasty. Please show more white folk ,they are 40% of benefited participants

[@msshannyangel1058]

This is what Joe Biden need to be concerned about!!! Instead of letting all these people come over here from these other countries! How in the hell are you going to help another country when your country is going through a lot of shit!! Charity starts at home first and foremost how about they start building more houses and more apartments around the United States I feel so sorry for these people! Sad! These people don’t have nowhere to lay their heads at night!!! This is a sad situation!

[@richard09able]

So all you do is complain. Joe can’t do much, it’s really an issue for Congress and the Senate, also states to work together on

[@lisabaltzer4190]

@@richard09able Joe can’t and won’t do anything because he is senile.

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

@@richard09able Exactly..... they l e to gaslight.... he already gave stimulus, unemployment, and moratoriums.. some people had time to get their stuff together,but didn’t...Not talking about the lady in this piece

[@atiyarise4131]

@MsShanny Angel, I have heard others also express their frustration with the current administration about housing and it being affordable and doing something about homelessness. America in general is in active economic collapse and some may even say third world country status. John Cranley, opted to displace citizens and create an affordable housing crisis, then he retracted once it was time for him to get out of office. It's is happening in every metropolitan area in America, the displacing of people-families. The west coast is experiencing it to such a degree, there's a long stretch of camps where people are living Unhoused. And those that have the means are moving across country. The government at the state and local level need to do More to ensuring housing for all the residents in their city, state, municipality, village, etc.

[@postivevibes3030]

Section 8 started out being just for a temporary help not to be on it the rest of your life. It’s hard period out here if your not making Aleast 100,00 a year. Not everyone that’s on section 8 is bad but some mess it it up For others. Some people don’t know how to take care of the property so a lot of places don’t want that in their community

[@abcderghijk]

Section 8 vouchers is a joke..They are worthless.

[@roshelltannen9698]

Oh well. How much help do these women need? 20 years, 30 years, a lifetime? Who cares about their kids?

[@smartypants6198]

They don't want vouchers. Those vouchers go to problem people or have rules landlord want to abide by.

[@catherinemartinez6209]

Well they need to take everyone off the voucher not just one person close down the vouchers section 8 needs to close down cuz it's not working on that that and not the people they need to put everybody in the shelter

[@christinefreitas394]

I thought section 8 was for a temporary handup not a forever lifestyle to give people empowerment and strive for self sufficient lives.

[@logosomni5129]

No these females b passing down their section 8 vouchers to they daughters like they family heirlooms

[@jazzyj6640]

What's temporary to you?

[@smartypants6198]

People stay on it.And you can pass that down to your family.

[@averageamericangirl6819]

It’s the number of kids for me. Black, white, purple, pink…. It’s all the same. Working age women with several kids. It’s a mess.

[@oyotundookubegwa520]

"My kids will go to my daughter..." So she have FIVE KIDS???

[@perpetualmotion8090]

Where are the baby daddies?

[@gloriawelch3603]

Apparently. All without help except to get them here. We have a child support system. Why doesn't the government go after Daddy instead of every other working American having to pay for there children.

[@PreppyPrincess777]

@@gloriawelch3603 good question

[@atiyarise4131]

@@gloriawelch3603 She works so she pays her taxes. The Father could be struggling right along with them, or deceased, or sick etc. Regardless of the family dynamic, they need Housing which there is a lack of in her city. Your theories work in a perfect system. However, this isn't a perfect system. Your taxes go to wars, new developments that you don't have the money to frequent, settlement pay outs, city and municipalities and the streets are stilled filled with potholes. Are you just as opposed to your money going those things? Understand that no one wants to be at the bottom, without, or destitute or ridiculed by well off people who just don't get it, like yourself. Count yourself lucky. To whom much is given, much is required.

[@chillvibes3031]

What’s wrong with having 5 kids? It’s her body not yours.

[@devohnmitchell]

I don't undrstand if these Women can't take care of these children why they just don't give the children to their Father?? That way the Children don't have to suffer in the Street.

[@michelleburney5464]

I use to have one Iam Oakland back in the day way back in the day. Those vouchers used to be like gold I used to be able to find some really good and really decent housing under section 8 back in the day. But then younger generation younger young ladies younger families would mess up the whole thing by not paying a rent destroying peoples homes just you know messing it up for the rest of us. Now people don’t want to put their homes under section 8 because when somebody moves out even though you can keep the deposit there’s more damage done to the house than the deposit and housing doesn’t pay for that so now people are like I’m not putting my house up for section 8.

[@johnniebeavers]

And landlords should not have to.

[@kerricorser4562]

Nationwide rental CRISIS.

[@catherinemartinez6209]

Section 8 has other programs HRA has other choice programs government grants to help pay rent backup rent or finding another place to stay or going into a shelter they have to put these people somewhere you can't just dump your mother out there and think that you just forget about people who you supposed to care for people not destroy their lives

[@catherinemartinez6209]

You need to take everyone off for section 8 cuz section 8 needs to close down their business

[@michelleburney5464]

I remember living in a really big nice house in East Oakland my rent was like 350 or 400 a month. Am I section 8 voucher pay I think like 1200 of it my landlord would wait to come pick up my rent because he said that he know I was gonna have the rent. But he would always have to chase down the females that rent was like $50 a month or $200 a month or $75 a month he could never get his rent from families who’s rent was way lower than mine.

[@jazzyj6640]

The female cats, the female foats?

[@tashadenise9400]

I'm having this problem here in CT with my section eight

[@chillvibes3031]

Did you find something yet??

[@ThereAreNoBlackPpl]

🚨The people who get those programs, generally have to do a bunch of things to get those programs, like being in a shelter for a long time, or not being in a place where they can sustain themselves properly, if you were never as down and out as they were, that’s why you didn’t get Section8, but if you are down and out, go look for a hand-up. i figured out, that’s the way America works, they only help you if you are very far at the bottom, and once you hit a above the poverty line, then you are considered to not need that kind of help, and unfortunately the defined povertly line, and what is just-above it, is in actuality considered a gray zone because the practicality of living “just-above” the poverty line set by the government is not a comfortable situation. YES YES YES, the system is against you. it is what it is, don’t get eaten. anyone you see on these programs, had to prove to the government, at some point or another, that they were in a terribly desperate situation. They didn’t make the game, they’re just trying to live.

[@973newarkavelli9]

Makes no fuckin sense how many homeless people out here these fuckin polititions not helping either it’s sad man

[@schylperry3230]

THE GOVERNMENT IS GOING TO HAVE TO START BUILDING HOUSING PROJECTS AGAIN MANAGED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

[@azmike3572]

No! As economist Thomas Sowell would say, do NOT look to politicians to fix these problems. They only make it worse in the long run in order to please unaware (and often uneducated) voters in the short run to get reelected.

[@Tes7000]

@@azmike3572 I agree with you, but what do you think Dr. Sowell would suggest be done about the current housing situation in our country? We are in a housing shortage that is pricing too many low-wage earners out of the market, and with new construction lagging so far behind population growth, the situation is unlikely to change any time soon. To deal with the current crisis, clearly Section 8 is going to have to adjust its payment schedules to be in line with the current housing market. The problem there, of course, is that there are lots of people not on Section 8 who are also being priced out of housing.

[@azmike3572]

@@Tes7000 You're right, it would be interesting to hear a more updated clip from him about today's housing crisis. In the past he did mention the rules and regulations present in San Francisco, for example, that thwart building more units, both single- and multi-family.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

They won’t because it costs money u see. Remember these advocacy groups want rent to be free. And the politicians are no fools. How would u recoup the money for building it then managing and collecting rent from people that they encouraged not to pay? Let alone the damages they cause.

[@Tes7000]

@@Blah-blah-sure Democrats love socialism. I do not think the issue of how to pay for the projects is a factor. Decades of experience with housing projects showed it to be a disaster, so HUD policy shifted towards Section 8, which has also proven problematic. The problem right now is that HUD has never had to function in an atmosphere of such market scarcity.

[@oyotundookubegwa520]

Why does she have FOUR KIDS????

[@perpetualmotion8090]

Good question and where are all the baby daddy's?

[@dwn2earth260]

Irresponsible

[@PORTERGYRL]

The same reason you’re here someone saw fit

[@oyotundookubegwa520]

@@PORTERGYRL Fit? If this situation is considered "fit", then what is "unfit"? Come now. A godless society's permissive, liberal attitude and refusal to hold people accountable for irresponsible, impulsive behavior is why poor people, particularly black people, do so badly in life. =(

[@PORTERGYRL]

@@oyotundookubegwa520 You can take your “particularly black people” attitude and shove it. Not matter how disgusted you are with “particularly black people” we are the salt of the earth. We won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. No matter how much disgust you allow to live in your head and heart rent free 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@marymary-vg2ts]

If they can give her a hotel voucher for a year that way she can fix her credit and save trust me 12 months of savings can get you something nice within a year. Buy some land build your own.

[@gloriawelch3603]

Would never take a section 8 voucher. I have 2 houses sitting empty. They will stay that way until I get a working, stable tenant. Section 8 ask my aunt to take their voucher for a lady. Apartment was very nice. They agreed to inspect. They didn't. 18 months later, carpet that was new is going to have to be replaced. All door jams will have to be replaced because they were chewed by a dog not suppose to be there, a bathroom window that was put in new in order to pass inspection, is destroyed and will have to be replaced. Like me, she says she will not rent to section 8 again.

[@jritz619]

I refuse to rent a house with carpet. I have two small children and I learned that children are going to keep carpet dirty regardless how clean you try to maintain it. I love wooden and tiles floors. So easy to sweep and mop. Also, not all sec 8 vouchers are not irresponsible. Just like us non sec 8 people that have to go through a background check, the government should do the same for sec 8 tenants too.

[@gloriawelch3603]

@@jritz619 most older people want carpet because it's warmer. And as people get older they become more cold natured. I never liked carpet when I was young. But I require it now. But most rentals are ready to move in when they are advertised. And most landlords will not change new or good condition items because a particular person doesn't want it. To many people are hunting places.

[@winning3329]

@@gloriawelch3603 Did your aunt ask for a deposit? Deposit is for replacing carpet and fixing windows and replacing locks ect. Sounds like your aunt didn't want to take out from her profits.

[@katelee670]

You do know that not all people are the same it's called a reference you do a background check for a reason.. I live in a nasty little toe behind camper because I can't afford anything. I don't drink smoke or do drugs I'm stuck in Arkansas. This camper is not fit to live in.

[@jritz619]

@@katelee670 it’s hard trying to find a spot here in cali. Cost of living is high but my wage doesn’t meet the cost of living. I have tried to look for better work but they’re offering low wages than I make at work. Apparently, I make too much money for government assistance and the waiting list for sec. 8 is 10 years long. I’m also one month shy from graduating from phlebotomy.

[@andrius2274]

Who wants to deal with section 8? Its a pain in the arse! Plus u can make more in rent when renting out to others instead of that ghetto section 8, plus all the stigma associated with it. No thanks

[@morrisx1169]

I wouldn't rent to that lady when I see her coming with her 4 kids 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@christined9210]

My small cheap apt was robbed by a section 8 neighbor. My husband and I were so poor we could barely afford to eat. We were both working our tails off. My neighbor had a beautiful house fully paid for on section 8. They destroyed it. I was discusted. They were far better off than us living off the government. None of them worked. They stole the little bit we had and they got off scott free. This country is horrible 😢 This is how America treats working taxpayers.

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

Stop playing the victim and blaming others for where you are life. If you can type on the internet...get a job, your husband can get a job. The guy that stole had nothing to do with him being on section 8...he was a loser regardless. But you were so busy being jealous and envious about the bum next door on section 8 ..it has kept you from doing what you need to do to better yourself. If you want section 8 , apply...but this self loathing is pretty disgusting. Again the thief is a bummy azz jerk..... but self pity gets you nowhere. What actions you do TODAY, determines your tomorrow. God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@Blah-blah-sure]

Yep! As a landlord you're spot on. It's like bizzaro America. Where the crooks get everything & the laws in their favor. I'd never take another sec8 tenant in.

[@laprincesadelavaja8294]

Just cause one person did you wrong dont mean everybody else is bad too. Stop 🛑 being ignorant. Your neighbor was trash, we have all had trash neighbors. Doesnt mean everyone is the same.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

@@laprincesadelavaja8294 you're right. I will stop being ignorant. I just won't rent to sec8. And I get peace of mind knowing that I contributed to leaving many hung out to dry. No headaches for me

[@christined9210]

Bs, this is a pattern among section 8 recipients. You are attempting to discredit real stories that are told by real people all over the place. Just read all the other comments. All of those people must be ignorant as well huh? Those all isolated incidents also? Your comment isn't convincing anyone. There are some on section 8 that are decent people, but they are far and few. Among those that I've seen, the majority of them have trashed their places and are a major plague to all their neighbors. A your gaslighting doesn't change reality.

[@joanberry2143]

What are the poor supposed to do?

[@nicholasthompson7690]

That's my same question

[@gloriawelch3603]

Take care of them selves. We we re poor. Even though I worked. We ate. We had the necessities. We had each other. My kids work now. Take care of their familes. No section 8. No food stamps. Just working and figuring out life. Certainly not sitting on their ass trying to figure out why the government doesn't give you more freebies. Get a job, stop having kids you can't afford and take a little pride, it will go along way.

[@atiyarise4131]

@Gloria Welch, with all due respect, To assume that one is poor because they sit on their as@ is a miscalculation on your part. Count yourself lucky that you have not experienced food or housing insecurities.

[@atiyarise4131]

@Joan Berry, I am convinced that those who live at and below the poverty line will continue to suffer at the hands of those who do not believe they deserve a place to live due to their social economic status.

[@euroyen420]

Get under the bridge, lazy fucks, all they do is destroy property that someone worked hard on and spent their money to fix it up. Poor people could get jobs like normal people..

[@dfwfurnishedhousing8533]

A place for her and 4 of her children can live? I’m sure her children are grown. The 5 of them can’t put together and get a place without a voucher?

[@helena3631]

No Familly community… no dad to help or extended family it’s just chaos and confusion

[@Aikynbreusov]

They are a waste of our essential resources.....those four kids will grow up to be just like the mom

[@jasminemuse6108]

@@Aikynbreusov You a fucking waist....That lady ain't do shit to you...Who the fuck is you to tell someone they a waist...Alot of folks wasn't brought up the same , Didn't know how to make it thru or be motivated...Alot of people don't have connections or no what the fuck to do or have guidance...Folks come from different backgrounds no matter what color or gender you are everyone struggle ...That's that hate shit but you talking bout her tho...You a fucking waist for that

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@smokerscough2907 you got me all wrong....grew up in poverty during soviet union era... I know what's like to be poor.... the mother in this video has been poor forever.... excuse...she gave birth to so many kids so they too can continue to live in poverty....she needs to take care her uterus

[@atiyarise4131]

@DFW, the public school district was referenced, her children are school age. Discrimination against people with children runs rampant in the Tri-state. Good luck finding someone to rent to her family.

[@evanworthington1]

Sooo where’s the Father…. 😬

[@Tes7000]

This is going to sound so snarky, but it is not intended to be. The fathers, likely plural, are probably staying with women who have locked down Section 8 somewhere. The woman featured in this story was new to the program and could not find a place, but there are probably longer-standing Section 8 participants who managed to hold on to their rental units. And it is sad to say that of all the possible places the fathers could be, living with someone else on Section 8 is probably the best of the possibilities.

[@atiyarise4131]

@Evan-worthington, Regardless of where the Father is, this family needs housing like so many other families in Cincinnati. It's easy to assume that if the Father was there, this would not be an issue. However, housing has become near impossible to secure in the city for individuals and families. Many people are being displaced due to the new developments and have no where to go or cannot afford the rent.

[@richrosegold610]

Why the hell does it matter?

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

@@richrosegold610 it matters because a strong family unit matters in any society and community. My mom was able to stay at home because my dad worked at 2 different hospitals and he DJed on the weekends. I talk to my cousins all the time. Literally everyone in my entire family has a role. I was in the Army so my entire family has access to some of my military benefits from banking and so forth. My cousin works on Wall Street so we have access to the stock market. We have a lot in medical care. I’m a Licensed Cosmetologist so they have access to a lot of hair care stuff. We have family who works for MTA so if I visit, I can move around NYC without having to pay for public transportation. We have some in construction so when we get houses, we have someone to help us fix them up. That’s why a strong family unit is needed to survive. I don’t want to hear any bogus excuses on life being hard because my family came to the states with a language barrier and we all still made it. No Section 8. No food stamps or any of that stuff. She has an older daughter. If they’re smart, they will do exactly what my family did. They will live together and pull their resources together and help each other out. My dad and I just had the conversation the other day about us not seeing daycare centers in Panamá. It’s because the kids are cared for by other family members. When my daughter lived with us, she didn’t have to worry about daycare for the kids because my husband and I watched them. She didn’t have to worry about food, toilet tissue or any of that because if we have she has. She lives in another state so whenever she gets her place. I’m going to do like I always do and clean her entire place and make sure it’s fully stocked. I do the decorations and all. My cousins and I bump ideas off of each other and I’m always doing crafts on a budget. I have no problems going to a thrift store and refurbishing things. I literally just took some colorful paper and decorated my dining table. Could I afford expensive decorations, yes but I’m a numbers person and my husband and I are trying to pay our house off faster.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

Unfortunately section 8 single mom with four kids is an experience most landlords probably want to avoid who are trying to keep their property value up. Unfortunately women are not taught this before they get into the situation.

[@larryames8831]

This ain't a condition without a solution. Stop graduating dysfunctional Students under the age of 20. Stop paying snap after the first child. Give employers a federal tax incentive to hire folks with court-ordered child support. You should feel poor if you ain't old or disabled while receiving a government check Public Schools; mandatory Testing at 3yo Economics class in 5th and 11th grade. Profanity in School or School provided transportation. 1. Warning, 2nd 100$, 3rd. 200$ 4th or none- payment dismissal. Mandatory reading comprehension in 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grades.

[@iamrightyourwrong5198]

welp you gotta find regular rent places just like the rest of us

[@atiyarise4131]

That is, If they'll rent to her. This is happening in every major city across the USA. It's spilling over. It will soon reach us all in some capacity.

[@richrosegold610]

I hope you get to experience what it's like for her, since you think it's so funny.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

@@richrosegold610 everyone isn’t having kids they can’t afford. Therefore, it may never happen.

[@jazzyj6640]

@@arleneaugustahair8393 they will be soon since some states want to make abortion illegal even in cases of r a p e or incest. So section 8 better get ready. 😆 🤣

[@Baumender]

What medical condition is keeping her from working a 9-5 ?????

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

I can’t really say anything. If someone saw me they would think that I’m good. Until I tell them that my kidneys will not allow me to be great. If someone saw my husband, they would also think he’s good. He almost lost his leg on deployment and he fell off a container when he was in the Army. We’re both Disabled Army Veterans. He’s Retired and I got out on a medical for my back. My back will never ever get better. The most they can do is try to keep me as comfortable as possible. I got myself Cricut machines. I stopped doing hair and I redirected my energy somewhere else financially.

[@jazzyj6640]

Are you her doctor?

[@Baumender]

@@jazzyj6640 Did I ask you? Most on Section 8 love to get that cheddar which they loooooooovvveeee!!!!. She can walk, talk and move. She can work. But knowing your mentality you go by feelings not common sense.

[@Aikynbreusov]

The problem is too much of generous help and now the people are addicted to getting someone to give them a free hand..... too much help hinders individual responsibility and the drive for self-improvement

[@cherimerchant6279]

you people with money, are no "success stories"i've seen the things you did to "climb the ladder",God saw, and you know the freebies you took ,who you took advantage of along the way,

[@cherimerchant6279]

so you have the audacity to point fingers at the poor getting help

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@cherimerchant6279 the people like these in this video have been the way they are for decades....that's not poor....that's laziness and a lack of motivation for self-improvement...... Dr. King did not fight so hard so his people can be on section 8 for life and be poorer than those who plowed the land for the whitemen.... HE fought so hard to bring justice and equality under the law to everyone so those who served the white men could have an opportunity for to self-improvement and an equal fighting chance for a better future.... shame on you and those who think like the way you do..... section 8 is meant for the disabled and the old....it was never meant to provide permanent housing for the able and the irresponsible who made bad choices in life.....

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@cherimerchant6279 I'm not pointing finger..... I'm pointing out the TRUTH.... when you a woman who grew up on section 8 or housing project and still living on section 8 or in housing project and raising her kids on section 8 or in housing project so they can continue to live in housing project or under section 8 program then you know something is seriously wrong.... the black kind needs to stop blaming the whites....they need to abondone that slavery mentality and walk with the rest of us to the Promise Land through hard work and education..... I don't think Dr. KING wanted to take his people to the Promise Land so they could continue to live in housing project or under section 8 program..... now you think about that...... where have section 8 or housing project programs taken our black people to in life?????? Our black kids who are growing up in the housing project have a 75% chance of failing in life, illiterate, run into trouble with the law....etc.... now you ponder on that.... section 8 and housing project are meant to keep our black people locked in one place while the whites drive themselves to the Promise Land that Dr. KING wanted to take us to....

[@cherimerchant6279]

@@Aikynbreusov oh, I agree housing is a trap that controls peoples income so they can't financially get back out, fixed incomes are done to keep people caged as much as the lowest level of the titanic had closed gates trapping the poorest, maybe some of you selfrightous people should do some homework before trashing people and acting superior

[@catherinemartinez6209]

Section 8 vouchers have a contract and if the company breaks their contract then the company is at fort not the tenants they got it twisted if you have a company that you're running and you have a contract or lease and if your landlord breaks the contract which they are they're trying to put their blame on the tenants and get us out of here because they're not doing their job on the other end with the tenants or the buildings

[@lisa196409]

If they have tenants that have children yeah there's going to be some wear and tear that's a given. You have to also go to their present address and knock on the door and ask them to sign just some paper that you don't need in the sign just to be nosy to see where they live that's what my mom did and then you can go from there. My mom said she gave the girl the application she did a background check on her she really couldn't find nothing so she drove over to the girl's house and gave her some paper to sign and she said they were running in and out of the house the door was swinging off the hinges when the girl turned into the paperwork my mother told her your application was denied 😏

[@richard09able]

The program needs to be reviewed with a timeline

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

Then you should have a timeline of having your property on the program...

[@richard09able]

@@IndigenousIndianLady65 I do not have a property in regards to your comment. Furthermore I said the program needs to be reviewed, specifically for improvement, collaboration and input from all parties such as National renting associations for comprehensive owner feedback at the national policy level or similar body at the state or county level.

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

@@richard09able I didn't mean your as in yours... I meant landlords period...

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

@@richard09able That should include renters... They should be able to give feedback on slum landlords. They shouldn't be able to stay on the program if they aren't keeping up their properties and treating tenants wrong...

[@eckankar7756]

Accountability needs to be reviewed also. Planning a family, education, IUD and cerival caps to prevent unwanted pregnancy, education resources, skill training. I admire this woman for working, it'd not be nearly as hard if she didn't have 4 kids to support that she is currently unable to.

[@ev500sam]

Then, if Michele doesn’t find a home then her Voucher will expire! 🤬

[@laprincesadelavaja8294]

I know, i felt so bad hearing and seeing what shes going through. Some of these cold as people on here talking shit about her, meanwhile they all have a place to live, what do they know of the struggles living on the streets with your kids.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

Yeah all of the programs are like that. My daughter is getting a one bedroom but she has a mom like me who like cleaning and decorating. Therefore, when she moves into her new place, I’m going to do renter friendly decorating.

[@ev500sam]

@@arleneaugustahair8393 Awhhh that’s so caring and loving! The world could use more mothers like you! 🙏🏻 Remember mirrors can make a space seem larger…👍🏻🤗

[@catherinemartinez6209]

You come out of shelter you get on section 8 and you go back to a shelter that's a damn shame these people need to be investigated and they need to be shut down the whole world on section 8 don't know what the hell they doing they messing with people's lives yo they messing with my life on section 8

[@lisa196409]

That's a shame you can't transfer your voucher until you've been living on that voucher for at least a year. The good thing about it is you can also get a house through section 8 I mean actually get a house

[@jackb1969]

So section 8 needs to pay more to cover market rate. Got it

[@atiyarise4131]

Property owners have pulled out from the program for many reasons I'm sure. One reason, that I have repeatedly heard is the way it's ran here-no communication, guidelines unreasonable etc.

[@coreybridges762]

section 8 needs to be no more... GOT IT???? fn hand outs are for the weak

[@djfalong]

Where are the 4 baby daddy's

[@Bulltrader1728]

Doing the math 658 a week is 2632 a month, so now that there’s no more hand outs I see she’s willing to do whatever to stay off the streets. Tale example on how government assistance is the only here to keep you down and lazy🤦🏾‍♂️… I have 2 grown ass brothers 32 and 27 that still live at home with daddy(no jobs and don’t pay one bill but always feel entitled) because he’s been taking care of them for as long as I can remember. For most people this isn’t a choice, it’s a mentality…

[@atiyarise4131]

Landlords are requiring you to bring home 3x the rent, at least 700 credit score. For a family her size she would have to bring home 6000-8000 a month to be considered for decent neighborhood.Discrimination against people with children runs rampant in the Tri-state. She needs a lot of luck when trying to find someone to rent to her family. There is a housing crisis here.

[@very7962]

@@atiyarise4131 so what?

[@confusedcynic9073]

@@atiyarise4131 I would rather rent to someone with two dogs, two cats, than someone with 4 kids. Children are little wrecking balls, they could destroy an anvil !!!!!!!!!!

[@richrosegold610]

@@confusedcynic9073 I had one dog that did more damage in my apartment in a month, than any of my kids have done in the 3 years we've been here. My kids don't even damage anything. Careful what you ask for.

[@confusedcynic9073]

@@richrosegold610 Sounds like you actually watch your kids, but as a long time landlord, I can guaranty you kids cause more damage than pets.

[@DakotaHarmonKingJr]

Literally everyone in the comments missed the entire point. Marriage has nothing to do with being financially responsible. She's just broke. I see it every other day on the news, single mother getting evicted or single mother on snap etc. Regardless of race. Adults need to be financially stable before having kids. Marriage is just a piece of paper.

[@crystalbattle464]

Not all section 8 people are bad . Times are hard and it's gonna get worse before it get better.

[@bgbgef]

Yea but….. if your young and able get ur butt to work. Cuz 90 % of ppl on section lie and have they baby daddy in the home and popping out kids like there’s no tomarrow

[@crystalbattle464]

@@bgbgef Yeah your rite. but in the end landlords should do eviction checks on ppl to see if they have evictions on their record before they rent to anyone and also see if they have a good rental history as well.

[@MusicLover-ui9sm]

It will never get better The richest people control the world Greed and capitalism has and continues to destroy the world 🌎

[@ianrosado211]

I’m living in a motel 6for 2 years i used to have a apartment on low income housing but brother put drugs on my basement police found it and they kick me out from housing I didn’t know what my brother was doing in my house but that eas on 2018 I still w no apartment my kids living w my sister I can’t found nothing landlords never want kids on their rentals I have. 3 years old son and what I’m living right now it a nightmare all I want is a apartment for me n kids we been struggling for so long pls god help me

[@thatgirl6472]

🙏🙏🙏 praying for you

[@davidjemison9480]

Marry before you carry. However, people on section 8 generally are not trying to work and they are not paying their portion of rent at times nor are they taking care of the place they are staying at.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Even when you are married some people are still struggling out here!

[@DakotaHarmonKingJr]

Marriage ain't got nothing to do with being financially responsible stupid

[@Lifeizrigged]

The government sets you up for failure. Now its crunch time and the vouchers don't work😂. Do it on your own...don't take shit from the government....make u lazy then bam! Pull the rug

[@biblegirl2980]

The Housing market increase in home prices has caused this crisis

[@coreybridges762]

no ppl wanting hand outs all the time is what caused this crisis... get real

[@biblegirl2980]

@@coreybridges762 wrong 😑! Covid changed everything. Housing market went crazy & people & companies like Wall Street purchased houses and are in control. They’ve increased rent some 50-100%…

[@coreybridges762]

@@biblegirl2980 thats why i own land and a hiouse bcause i have a job... these folks are bums not saying you are,,,

[@biblegirl2980]

@@coreybridges762 some people are some people aren’t. Most single Americans cannot make it on their hourly salary. Most of the people I know who are on section 8, work. The pay is not enough. Some of them have gotten off of section 8. They also presently have another person helping them as they hold down 2 jobs. Many companies like Merk are hiring many temps & these temp jobs do not have benefits. The rich can help their own. It’s hard for a poor person to help their family. The influx of immigration has added to this problem with job loss & the housing crisis.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

@@biblegirl2980 don’t blame immigration whatsoever. Those people aren’t even allowed to be on Section 8 whatsoever and they are coming from countries that don’t have food stamps, Section 8 or any of that foolishness. They come to the states with language barriers and they still find ways to make it. My parents came here from another country. They were never ever on anyone’s Section 8. In Panamá, if you don’t work, you don’t eat. Period! There isn’t any FREE housing. There isn’t any food stamps or none of that. They need to stop complaining, stop having a whole bunch of kids, get their backsides out there and work. The military takes people at 18. Stop using useless excuses and blaming others who actually work hard for their failures in life. Section 8 should ONLY be a stepping stone, not a way of life for decades. That mess is beyond ridiculous.

[@leschurchill804]

Where I live, there are section 8 tenants, and they keep everyone up at night, with the noise and the loud music. They also damage other peoples property, steal packages that are delivered by delivery services and never clean up. There houses are usually the dirty ones on the block. Whenever it snows, they are the only ones on the block that don't shovel, or in the summer cut their grass. They have really brought down the area, and are openly resentful to the homeowners in the area. Their anger is scary, but unfortunately, this is the only type of tenant that their landlord rents to, although I know not everyone is like that. Also, he never checks on any of his properties, because if he did, he would realize what is going on. People have tried to talk to him, and he doesn't want to hear anything about it. Ms. L. Churchill

[@Blah-blah-sure]

And as a small landlord, myself & other landlords were burned by sec8 & their many & I mean many bad tenants that act just like u described. And that’s the main reason we turn them down. They have no regards for our leases & sec8 never drops the bad ones from the program. As for me never, ever again

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

Lies

[@winning3329]

@@Blah-blah-sure You can be sued for turning away a section 8 trentant. Also that's why you ask them to get rental insurance so any damages they pay. Maybe you should just stop being a landlord and just get a job.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

@@winning3329 Blah, blah, blah! You sound like a deadbeat. And no I won’t get sued b/c my property won’t qualify for sec. 8 high standards. Wink, wink. Also I have a good job, that’s why I can afford to have 3 vacant apts with no help from those bums! 😏. So Bon appetite

[@richard09able]

In cases like this it’s best to buy the property from the current owner and not renew lease or cancel it. I know several property investors who will happily buy the property, let me know address please

[@gif24gt60]

This is sad. The entire real state market is going down the shitter with astronomical price gouging.

[@lisa196409]

And I'd like to know where they're going to get the renters from their houses are sitting there with nobody in it they have to pay taxes on these houses let them damn houses sit that's their loss. If I had a house I'd rented but I would definitely scream them. A lot of time it's not the kids that tear up the house it's the dumb men that they let in there that tear up their house

[@bigt1114]

Why don't you News channels do stories on Men.. having housing difficulties?...🤔. It's always.. Women!?..the World and Economy have Changed..."Section 8 Vouchers and Confederate money are the SAME... WORTHLESS!"...B1

[@Aikynbreusov]

Slavery ended 150 years + ago, yet black people today are as poor as they were during slavery time ..... why????

[@ellenfarmer3498]

Mental issues. Most are easily triggered, full of anger, resentment, can't commit themselves to a job, relationships, poor parenting skills from fatherless upbringing, priorities are screwed up, drugs, alcohol, guns, violence. Need I list more? This is what I personally know from marriage, relationships.

[@christined9210]

Sadly, they trust democrats. The party of slavery.

[@billyhorton5779]

Even in slavery they had to be provided a house and food , but at least you got "work" out of them or they were sold off! Have traveled around Tanzania and Kenya where there is no government handout. From sunup to sundown, everyday was trying to get enough money for something to eat! No vacations,holidays no work, no eat!

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@ellenfarmer3498 you're black and speaking from 1st hand experience????

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@ellenfarmer3498 they are full of anger because they can't afford to live among the whites in the nicest and whitest part of town??? Or can't afford to buy the expensive German or Japanese luxury car brands that Asian-American kids drive??? Or qualified for the high pay medical or high tech jobs that Asian-Americans hold???? Mental issues due to genetic is one thing.....mental issues due to envy and desire of what others have is another....resentment of what???? Failing to keep a job or maintaining a healthy relationship with others is not mental issues.....these are choices.....poor choices always lead to a poor life...

[@bunny1979]

Part of the governments plan

[@bigt1114]

4..KIDS!!!??😧😧😧😧😧😧....and..NO...Husband!!...OR..his....income...

[@bandbrander29]

Dear Lie breaking down t all the chains overmy gay in godm. kids in limbo and y'all need toos and family In spirit. Wanna?? Section 8 some pool else Amen

[@datnohi8612]

Feel bad for this family 👪 I hope they found a home, I tried getting section 8 but was denied several times, but feel it was a blessing, now I'm a self sufficient member of society because I had to be in order to keep a roof over my head, I was laid off from my job of 18 years and I did get that 600 dollar unemployment money 💰 but I didn't even trust the government on that and as soon as I found a job I got off. The moral of this, stop ✋️ depending on uncle Sam to take care of you and your family, he will eventually show you what Time it really is

[@cherryredrose3887]

What do you do when your voucher covers the funds and the property owner except HUD vouchers but still will not give you an apartment because u don't have a job... Also telling them that you are waiting on your SSI determination??? What do I do

[@atiyarise4131]

@Cherry Red Rose, Unfortunately there's not much you can do. It is up to the property owner to decide the criteria that the tenant has to meet. Try the organization Catholic Charities, they have helped a lot of people that have migrated to America find housing and resources, so, whatever your circumstance is they may be willing to help. Good Luck with everything.

[@cherryredrose3887]

@@atiyarise4131 thank you much

[@cherryredrose3887]

@@atiyarise4131 they also have legal guidelines

[@coreybridges762]

get a job...like everybody else

[@logosomni5129]

Only losers want to be taken care of, but give nothing in return

[@aaronhines9810]

Amazing not too many see that this was the governments plan

[@darrellfort1668]

may GOD help us all

[@joanberry2143]

Break the law! Go to jail & get three meals a day & a roof over your head?

[@laurens.2503]

Think some of them are already doing that.

[@laurens.2503]

Think some of them are already doing that.

[@myriamsantiago4526]

Put them in housing you have people working in hospital s living on sec 8 what happened to housing for low income I believe it's the security

[@catherinemartinez6209]

You're destroying people's lives I don't care where it comes from social media God knows that he don't like ugly cuz the devil is always working on people that are trying to make it you got a section 8 voucher and you mean to tell me that does not help you

[@chrischrisafis484]

We all heard the horror stories of section 8.

[@--JohnDoe]

658 a week is 2,850 a month for a motel "room" that's just not smart. I respect effort but don't ruin all the effort with dumb financial decisions like that.

[@faithshaw5992]

She's saying it cost $658 a week that doesn't mean she has enough to pay it trust me! If I fall off they have a roach motel right down the street for $200 a week. Get your facts straight nobody can afford $658 a week especially if they don't work.

[@--JohnDoe]

@@faithshaw5992 wow

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

Over double my mortgage and bills combined and I live in a very nice neighborhood with an HOA. Hotel living is ridiculously expensive.

[@godschild5189]

They will have to transfer the vouchers to other states.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

It doesn’t matter. Landlords in other states don’t want them neither. It’s like this everywhere in the states.

[@nicobellsangrla8052]

Well think about it, because of the pandemic rules come with taking people who have section 8 if you take section 8 you can't kick people out because and eviction much harder. Just saying.

[@itsmek868]

This is real because I'm going threw it myself..

[@Tes7000]

Sorry to hear you are going through this. How is your situation working out for you? People are getting priced out of urban areas across the country. I think many will be forced to move to rural communities in the Midwest and Tornado Alley just to find units for rent in decent price ranges.

[@bernedamoncrief8532]

This is not only a section 8 problem this is a problem for working people also … rent has skyrocketed food prices have went up .. not to mention gas prices it’s hard for everyone not just section 8 you really have to have roommates two pay rent now … three bedrooms are going for thirteen hundred and up …

[@itsmek868]

Makes me wonder if I and others should just buy acres and come up with a plan to build our homes ourselves..🤔

[@Tes7000]

@@itsmek868 You would have to buy, survey, and clear the land, and then you would have to have it studded for utilities. Then, you would have to get all the supplies and an actual builder to do the work, when all of the available builders are probably already committed to the big new home construction companies. I would say check into mobile homes, but even they have gotten more expensive in recent years.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

@@bernedamoncrief8532 As a small landlord I feel bad for the working class going through this. But this gov’t created the problem. 1. Evictions moratorium for almost 2 yrs. 2. Enacting laws prohibiting evictions of non paying & bad tenants. So who can blame a landlord for trying to recoup over a years rent. I myself loss $24k in rent for the year. Then the person damaged the place in the tune of $40-70k. And this was never my tenant. It was someone whom took advantage of the evictions moratorium in which no one ever had to prove they faced loss of income.

[@lacarlousjackson8]

California have no problem at all especially at sunset park blvd … people just be petty cause they feel they ain’t on their level to have money.

[@atiyarise4131]

In California, there are no housing insecurities such as those that have been reported on multiple media outlets?

[@cedricliggins7528]

0:26 Krystin Hartman is beautiful

[@robertronning7016]

Take me to conscious decision to reject you

[@marymary-vg2ts]

The issue is that it's just not enough money. If she can bring in almost 700 a.week to cover a hotel then shes doing her part. Housing will always be an issue. Scrap the voucher and just pay market. Needs one more income earner in tht household she better go and find an old man or some aunt to splot a house with. It's just time to level up woth the thonking that's all. They ate everybody ate just move on from the system already.

[@laprincesadelavaja8294]

You sound so damn ignorant, your message to uplift another woman in the community is to go prostitute herself. Yet you see her working to make an honest living. You aint shit for that! You sit your ass on a couch over a damn computer judging this working mom, like you know what its like to struggle. Maybe its easy for you to sell yourself for money. But the woman on the news has more dignity and self respect ✊🏾 then you were born with! Thats why she’s working!! You evil soul!!

[@Aikynbreusov]

It's always the white knights that comes to rescue the poor black kind.....

[@jasminemuse6108]

Exactly your wrong...Cause every housing authority is operated by different races such as black, Hispanic, Chinese in different cities...Dumass

[@jasminemuse6108]

It's a whole bunch of homeless white folks on the streets..Us blacks be helping y'all folks out with money food and shit...While y'all just ride past them but then wanna talk shit about blacks or other races that struggling and need help...

[@atiyarise4131]

@@jasminemuse6108 It appears that Aikynbreusov is a Troll.

[@euroyen420]

I definitely would never rent to section 8 bloodsuckers, they destroy properties, thats it! I hear the local bridge has nice accommodations! ✊🏾

[@abcderghijk]

Affordable housing is what ever the landlord wants to change..

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

If you are a slum landlord, Please don't put your property on the housing voucher program.. Poor people don't deserve to live the way you want them to... Treat people right and they will give you the same respect!

[@lisabaltzer4190]

Unfortunately, many section 8 tenants don’t treat the landlord or his property with respect. I say this from experience.

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

@@lisabaltzer4190 So does people who aren't on that program...

[@lisabaltzer4190]

@@IndigenousIndianLady65 Yes, I know that. I am a property manager.

[@lisabaltzer4190]

Sorry, but the fact is that a section 8 tenant is far more likely to trash a rental than those who pay the rent and security deposit out of their own pocket.

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

@@lisabaltzer4190 Stop your lies. Plus there are more white folks on that program...