MEETING CALENDAR THROUGH JUNE: 

MEETING%20SCHED%202012.pdf

SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO USE HUMOR TO TEACH A HARD LESSON

I looked for all kinds of ways to teach about gentrifiction without boring people to death.  Watch this video and then THINK about ways you have seen gentrification entering your neighborhood.  How will the rent increases in NON PROJECT BASED SECTION 8 developments throughout our neighborhood, SWAY our landlord into

OPTING OUT, of project based section 8? 

OUR FIRST FUNDRAISER!

If you live in HUD Multi Family Project Based Section 8 and Mitchellama housing and want your Tenant Association to become a member, print and complete this FORM.  Attach your memberhsip dues of $25 and mail it in!. 

As a National Organization, we have a total of 10 Regions.  In order to apply your donation to the New York/New Jersey Region 2, go to the DONATION link on the home page of the National Alliance of HUD Tenantsand REMEMBER to add .02 to whatever your donation amount is!  (ie: $10.02).

We hope you join us and thank you in advance for your contribution!  

I TRY TO KEEP ALL OF THIS INFORMATION CURRENT,

BUT PLEASE DO KNOW IT MAY NOT BE.

• What are Expiring Contracts AND how do they effect tenants?
• HUD'S 2013 BUDGET REPORT
• HUD'S2012 Expiring Contract List of NYC Developments
• We were in the NEWS! 
• These are HUD'S guidelines to owners/managments regarding tenant organizing rights: CLICK HERE
• Do you have a Housing Choice Voucher CLICK HERE
• Although rather LONG to view the HUD/NYC guidebook on affordable housing through 2015
• Read HUD's Electronic TENANT  Newsletter!  Click Here! 
• Know tenants who need HUD forms and flyers in different languages? CLICK HERE
• TENANT MEETINGS FOR SUNSET PARK TENANTS ARE THE 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 6:30PM AT 5302 6TH AVENUE IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM.

EVERYONE IS ASKED TO REGISTER....
Everyone is asked to register so we know who you are and where your from.  You will be asked some registration questions such as name, address phone etc. ONLY YOU and the the site manager have access to this information, NO ONE ELSE CAN SEE IT 

 It will not be shared with anyone. 

IF YOU'RE LOW INCOME

You are probably receiving public assistance.....if so,  you should know your rights within the WORKFARE, program. 

Skim through the subjects or read the whole thing! Its FREE.

JUST GOT OUT OF JAIL or COMPLETED YOUR REHAB PROGRAM?

Frankly i have my own opinions about it, but....YOU have rights to affordable housing, AFTER you serve your time and pass your probation period.

COMMITTED A CRIME AND NOW BEING EVICTED?

Don't ask ME why, but you have rights too!

(this is my website, and I am providing you information, if you dont't like how I choose to exercise my right to use FREE SPEECH, then with all due respect, dont read my website.)  

LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING?

Before you move into a building run it through HPD's web site for chronic Violations and complaints CLICK HERE

Do you have a section 8 voucher and you're looking for an apartment in a private building? CLICK HERE

Dont have a section 8 voucher but you're low income? Search for Project Based section 8 housing across the nation! CLICK HERE 

Need to know the Income Guidelines limits inorder to move into Project Based Section 8 housing for NYC, CLICK HERE

To find the Income Limits across the natio, Scroll down to the bottom of this link, CLICK HERE  

Want to know what are income limits and how HUD sets them? CLICK HERE

Want to apply for current NYC housing lotteries? CLICK HERE 

Are you a senior looking for housing in NYC? CLICK HERE

Want to learn about Mitchellama and see the open wait lists? CLICK HERE

Do you live in RENT STABLIZED Housing ?

What are the facts regarding Rent stablized housing tenants? CLICK HERE

ARE YOU DISABLED?

Did you know the government has set aside relocation vouchers for disabled persons? CLICK HERE

Are you disabled living in rent stabilized housing and your landlord is wanting you to move for owner occupancy?  YOU HAVE RIGHTS....CLICK HERE 

Disabled tenants in rent stabliled housing wanting a Rent freeze should CLICK HERE for details.

The government is here to help you CLICK HERE

You have a right to EQUAL ACCESS in housing and around the city,CLICK HERE 

guia en Espanol..Clique Aqui 

WE ALL HAVE RIGHTS!  

Fair housing guide CLICK HERE  guia en espanol CLIQUE AQUI

Read AARP's report on how the Opt Out process will affect Seniors across the nation CLICK HERE

Rental Housing Integrity project brochure: to make sure that rental assistance payments, made on behalf of HUD assisted tenants, are correct. RHIIP is an effort to ensure that the money available for rental assistance goes to those who need it most click here 

SUSPECT MOLD? Here is HUD's Brochure on how to address it.  Assuming they would follow their own brochure, You would only assume that HUD would mandate or highly suggest, managments/landlords to follow their own TIPS.  CLICK HERE

MANANGEMENT AND TENANT RELATIONS click here

BED BUG ISSUES? CLICK HERE

HUD MODEL LEASE

It is best that your landlord use the HUD model lease when drafting your lease.  Please pay SPECIAL ATTENTION to ITEM #30 on PAGE 14.

Lo mejor es que el propietario utiliza el modelo de contrato de alquiler de HUD en la elaboración de su contrato de arrendamiento. Preste especial atención al # 30 en la página 14.

DO LIVE IN HUD HOUSING (PROJECT BASED SECTION 8/ENHANCED VOUCHER) AND FEEL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN

DISCRIMINATED AGAINST? NEED TO FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT? 

CLICK HERE to print out, complete and mail the form in or

Click here to go HUD.gov to submit an online complaint or

CALL 1 (800) 669-9777

RECERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

CLICK HERE  to view allowable proof of income as per HUD for your annual recertification appointment

ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION

BEFORE YOUR LEASE EXPIRES YOU SHOULD RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

120 Days BEFORE your annual recertification, you should receive your 1st reminder notice CLICK HERE

90 Days BEFORE your annual recertification, you should receive your 2nd reminder notice CLICK HERE AND

60 days BEFORE your required recertification appointment you should receive your 3rd reminder with an effective "termination warning"  CLICK HERE.

IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND

You will receive a 30 DAY notice of SUBSIDY TERMINATION.  This means you will be responsible for the full amount of the rent with no subsidy.

DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT

DURING your Recertification appointment, Management is required to notify you of your annual recertification appointment deadline date as part of your lease CLICK HERE. 

 IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A PROJECT BASED SECTION 8 SUBSIDY

Based on your family size as listed on your lease, your COMBINED income BEFORE TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS, cannot exceed a certain amount.  CLICK HERE to enter your logistical information.  

 DETERMINING INCOME & CALCULATING RENT 

HOW YOUR RENT IS DETERMINED  Is the HUD fact sheet for allowable deductions and assets counted toward your rent calulations.

If you want to know exactly how they calulate your rent it is a very lengthy reading (80 pages).  But if you want to have your rent calculated properly and/or you want to know how it is done. CLICK HERE 

 ELECTRONIC INCOME VERIFICATION PROCEDURES

As of January 2010, management companies are required to us the new EIV System.  This allows for full monitoring of your income from various sources, without you submitting it directly to them  Click Here to read the brochure. Management must adhere to these strict guidelines when assigning personal to screen your personal information.  Management cannot screen your income unless you sign this package CLICK HERE.  Refusal to sign this package can initiate termination of subsidy and possible eviction if your housing is dedicated to low income persons only.

ARREARS AND BILLING

REPAYMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE LANDLORD AND TENANT

Repayment agreements are REQUIRED when paying arrears of any kind.  This means you should be signing an actual agreement with terms that are outlined. You should make these payments in a separate check and not part of your monthly rent. Without this agreement there is no proof that you are paying toward your arrears or that unreputable management companies are even documenting these payments to HUD. CLICK HERE

 VARIOUS HUD GUIDES AND PROCEDURES

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS  For limited and disabled persons

MARK TO MARKET (M2M) this brochure is from HUD and explains the process and how tenants have a say in it!

HUD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FORM In project based section 8 housing, if you are a victim of DV, you can request that 1. your abuser be removed from the lease and 2. in documented cases of violence, can request a transfer waiver, allowing you to move out of the unit. The same policy also gives the landlord the right to immediately evict the household if it is proven that your household DV situation can put other families at risk. WAIT LIST TRANSFER POLICY to view HUDS wait list transfer policy for all management companies housing section 8 subsidy reciepients.

TENANTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES GUIDE: version. All tenants should receive this brochure during their annual recertification. DERECHOS Y RESPONSIBILIDADES Spanish brochure to be submitted to all tenants during their annual recertification

VARIOUS RESOURCES, FORMS & GUIDES  

HOUSING COURT ANSWERS   Provides resources on dealing with housing court, tenant rights, and much much more!

NEW YORK CITY HPD HOUSING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OWNERS AND TENANTS CLICK HERE 

 REQUEST FOR REPAIR FORM If you would like to document your request for repairs, print this form out and bring it to management. They must give you a copy if you ask for one and sign and date it as proof that you submitted it.
HEAT AND HOT WATER LOG If you do not receive regular heat and or hot water, not only should you call 311, you can use this form to document the time and temperature of the water/room for use when you go to court.
TENANT SURVEY ENGLISH/ENCUESTA DE INQUILLINO This is a general anonymous survey that REAC initiated for certain parts of the country.  Feel free to use it for your tenants association. 

COURT FEE WAIVER FORM when you are ready to take the landlord to court, use this form to document that you are low income and are requesting a waiver for the court processing fee
COURT INSPECTION REQUEST when you answer a court order or when you are taking the landlord to court, complete this form in order to have an inspector come to your apartment to verify necessary request for repairs
RENT DEPOSIT COMPLAINT If you have given a rent deposit and have not received the annual interest in check or a statement form, follow and complete the instructions on this form.
RENT DEPOSIT COMPLAINT SPANISH> Si usted ha dado un depósito de la renta y no han recibido el interés anual en un cheque o un formulario de declaración, seguir y completar las instrucciones en esta forma.
GUIDELINES FOR FOOD STAMP REPLACEMENT WHEN YOUR REFRIGERATOR BREAKS DOWN OR YOU SUFFER LOSS OF ELECTRICITY If you lost food because your refrigerator broke or you lost electricity at no fault of your own and you receive food stamps, read the guidelines in order to receive a full replacement of your food stamp budget.
FORM TO SUBMIT TO YOUR CASE WORKER/FORMULARIO PARA PRESENTAR A LOS TRABAJADORES DE SU CASO If you meet the guideline requirements, complete this form to submit to your caseworker. Si usted cumple con los requisitos de la directriz, completa este formulario para enviar a su asistente social.
 
NYS TENANTS RIGHTS GUIDE In addition to HUD Federal Guidelines for tenant rights, all tenants have basic righst. Read this brochure to know your rights in New York State . DERECHOS DE INQUILLINOS DEL ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK

NYC Housing Codes Read this guide to learn about building codes, policies, court process, heat and hot water policy etc. EN ESPANOL

NYC PET LAW Do you own a pet? would you like to know the law regarding pets in NYC housing?

COURT MANUALS AND ASSISTANCE

What Tenants Need to Know About the Court Process

Non Payment court Case when your landlord takes you to court for monies you owe

HP ACTION/DEMAND FOR REPAIRS When you are taking your landlord to court for services and refusal to make repairs.

HOLD OVER PROCEEDINGS: this is guide will tell you what to do when your landlord is prepared to evict you for reasons other than non-payment.

ILLEGAL LOCK OUT Read this brochure if you believe your landlord/marshall locked you out illegally.

HP Actions: as a Primer An in depth look at housing court proceedures and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant, by Gerald Lebovitz

New Yorks Legal Landscape/Part I : A look at Section 8 by Gerald Lebovitz

New Yorks Legal Landscape/Part II: A look at Section 8 by Gerald lebovitz

Tenant blacklisting:  What it is and how it hurts you

CLICK HERE To view the city wide issue of landlords opting out of project based section 8 programs and how it could potentially effect (Sunset Park) tenants.

Click on this document to view our community campaign to Preserve Affordable Housing in Sunset Park communitysupport.pdf

Bloombergs plan to preserve affordable housing. CLICK HERE

To view the list of units ALREADY lost and at risk of being lost click here

HUD's Guide for owner renewal in the Project Based Section 8 Pgm. Landlord renewal_options.pdf

Housing preservation handbook housing preservation handbook.pdf