Hundreds of landlords have been fined and/or debarred from doing business with the federal government as a result of failing to provide safe and decent housing for the poor, while enriching themselves on taxpayer-funded subsidies.
Tenants have been forced to live in terrible housing, and neighborhoods have suffered from housing eyesores.
HUD calls this a double crime--one against tenants as well as taxpayers.
At Rentlaw.com, we strongly believe that both the landlord and tenant are responsible for maintaining the home. Every tenant, whether subsidized or not, should take care of their space or home. The landlord must provide general care of the overall property.
To report a bad landlord call toll-free1-800-685-8470 / TTY 1-800-432-2209.
