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gk

I have to agree with JJ as someone who works with HIV positive individuals there are alot of problems that arise (substance abuse, Mental Illness etc.) that causes tenants to become irresponsible with paying their rent. I understand that landlords do not want to rent when they can get market rate instead of waiting for HASA to cut a check for them. The demand is high and that is why the landlords can pick and choose. I dont blame landlords for not taking people in programs.

September 2, 2008 • New York CIty

jj

It must be noted that as a matter of fact small landlords opt not to rent to programs due to numerous problems. Most noted is fact that renters often tend not pay their share of rent, leaving landlord to face expensive eviction process. Also, a small number of program renters are just bad tenants - current substance abusers; recidivist; or are just not capable of maintaining a residence. Horror stories caused by a few, lead small landlords, unjustly or not, to avoid renting to programs.

August 27, 2008 • new york