I am tired of all the back and forth crap. / myLot

United States

January 25, 2023 9:12am CST

I got another message from the housing office in Conn. I can apply for 4 locations. a $75 application fee and 2.5 times the rent in income. I called housing in their location and that is against the law. I contacted them back to ask if they could possibly let me know if I have a chance of getting in if I risk $75 knowing I can't afford it. I also explained in full detail what my situation is. I am just tired and it is getting colder. Who in the world wants to move in blizzard temps? I know it will blow here soon. I also told them housing said that is illegal to ask of me knowing I don't have it.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (201837)

• United States

25 Jan

So sorry you are having such a difficult time finding the right place. But all of this time you are spending is well worth it. You definitely want to be happy wherever you land. Too bad there are no real estate agents to help.

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CRAFTY

@sharon6345 (326266)

• United States

26 Jan

They can help I just have to pay a month's rent.

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marguicha

@marguicha (199107)

• Chile

25 Jan

I hope that you find what you want. Rules are usually made for the people that will try not to pay and not for the hard working people

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CRAFTY

@sharon6345 (326266)

• United States

25 Jan

That will keep me out if that doesn't change. I do understand though.

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marguicha

@marguicha (199107)

• Chile

25 Jan

@sharon6345 It is not fair

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The Sojourner

@TheSojourner (62611)

• United States

25 Jan

I hope that you can find something suitable soon.

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Toni LoCicero

@BearArtistLady (4633)

• United States

25 Jan

It sounds like you're eligible for section 8 housing assistance, and there should be NO FRICKIN CHARGE FOR APPLYING FOR IT! The people here are all on section 8 housing assistance and we are not charged for recertifying each year. It sounds a lot like the person I dealt with last week about a Siamese kitten. I was bilked out of $10. I sent all the information to Craig's list and PayPal to get that person black listed. In your case get ahold of Social Services in Conn and see if you have to pay that fee. Then call housing again and give them the number of the place that you have been in contact with and turn the Social Services and Housing loose on them. They are busily trying to make money under the guise of application fees and extra income from the rent. I keep getting the feeling that they are trying to scam potential customers...proceed with EXTREME caution.

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Diana

@dya80dya (27773)

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26 Jan

I think you need a real estate agent.

CRAFTY

@sharon6345 (326266)

• United States

20h

I was going to get one but the cost is high.

Karen Hellier

@Kouponkaren (4662)

• United States

25 Jan

Gosh, I can see why you wouldn't want to move in this climate. I wouldn't either. Will you be ab;e to find a new place when it gets a bit warmer or is this your only choice?

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CRAFTY

@sharon6345 (326266)

• United States

26 Jan

Yes but my fainting is getting worse so I need to be careful.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (125789)

• Roseburg, Oregon

26 Jan

The $75 application fee might go in their pocket. That is wrong to charge that.