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Council member inquires about tenant's Section 8 voucher problems
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Council Member Darlene Mealy questions Miss Walden about issues with her Section 8 voucher, revealing that it was taken away without notification and only reinstated after a court order. The tenant expresses frustration with the process and lack of communication.
- Miss Walden discovered her voucher was revoked when she noticed changes in her rent receipts
- The management did not notify her about the voucher revocation or assist with reapplication
- The voucher was reinstated following a court order, which the tenant describes as a stressful experience
Darlene Mealy
0:17:08
So when did you said April they've taken away your section 8?
0:17:14
No one notified you?
Miss Walden
0:17:15
No one notified me.
0:17:18
I just saw my rent receipt kept reflecting.
Darlene Mealy
0:17:20
While we were ex excuse me?
Miss Walden
0:17:22
I just saw my rent receipt started reflecting back payments, and when I went to the office, and then I was told at first, they didn't know.
0:17:32
Then I saw a call later and find out, but no one notified me that they were withholding my rent.
Darlene Mealy
0:17:38
So, did they help you, with to apply again for Section 8?
0:17:46
Or you had to apply yourself to get back on Section 8?
Miss Walden
0:17:52
After the court order, yes.
Darlene Mealy
0:17:55
Thank you.
Miss Walden
0:17:56
That court order was a nightmare.
0:17:57
Anxiety and everything, and like I told him, I'm only trying to find out what's correct.
Darlene Mealy
0:18:04
Thank you.
Chris Banks
0:18:06
Thank you.
0:18:07
Thank you for your testimony, guys.
0:18:09
Appreciate it.
0:18:13
Okay.