Section 8 Discrimination

gabby

Hello my name is Gabriela
I use to stay at michigan ave
Los angeles my nightmare began about
more than a year ago when my water&power were disconnected due to non payment
Disconnected 08-00-00 anyways i tried calling my landlord about the fact that even tho it was a breach of.contract on his behalf confirming that the lease stated Owner or landlord is responsible for water, sewer, trash and landscaping

Jacqueline

My self and my children lived here at 3819 East ave for 13 years, We have had the same exact thing happen to us in years past with the landlord trying to give us a 90 days notice to terminate our lease. Reason because we complained over and over regarding the neighbors and the loud music that invades my apartment and children screaming by my door. We wrote a letter of complaint several times regarding this to no avail.

Angela

Hi my name is Angela I have been on section 8 for 13years I alway got a 3 bedroom voucher but a year ago Shra.org gave me my new voucher as normal I was allowed to rent a 3 bedroom house so I moved in than after 6month living in the home Shea.org contacts me telling me they made a mistake I should of only been allowed a 2 bedroom so I am now paying almost all the rent amount And was stuck on a year lease with a slum land lord house is falling apart roof haves holes water leaking in the house I went to section 8 office try to speak to my case worker they never let me speak to her I expl

People Organized for Westside Renewal (POWER)

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Eviction Defense Center

EDC has been dedicated to serving marginalized communities inlcuding, but not limited to, low-income families, elderly tenants, and tenants with disabilities.

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Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA)

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Fremont Fair Housing and Landlord / Tenant Services

A nonprofit agency providing landlords and tenants with confidential counseling for all rental housing questions: 
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The program also provides confidential counseling and investigation of housing discrimination complaints, referrals for legal assistance, and community education on fair housing laws.

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