Even more problematic, the limit for RAFT assistance in any 12 month period has been reduced to $7,000 — barely enough to cover a few months rent in the Greater Boston area. Most housing providers do not start evictions until tenants are behind several months, so by the time they get t...
with the assistance of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, have submitted a home-rule petition to the Boston City Council to create a wide-ranging “just cause” eviction protection for all Boston tenants. Harking back to the days of rent control, the petition would prohibit...
While programs such as Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) has an income eligibility limit of 50%, and 60% for victims of domestic violence, renters can apply for ERAP assistance if their income is up to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). To qualify, renters must be at...
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Landlords often run background checks, and a criminal record could make it harder to rent Some housing assistance programs may have restrictions for those with criminal records Insurance Rates Your auto insurance rates may increase significantly after a conviction ...
We will not refuse to lease an apartment to a person because they will be using a payment voucher for rental assistance provided by the District of Columbia or federal government. All (40) Studio (31) 1 Bed (9) 2 Bed (0) Price Range Move-in Date Your selections above returned no ...
A landlord is prohibited from discriminating against you because you are receiving public assistance. That includes discrimination based on program requirements, such as the requirement for a lease or the terms of the HAP contract. The landlord may, however, refuse to rent to you because, under ...
The policy, which went into effect in late January, calls for the family of someone convicted of a felony to be moved into more permanent housing ― the same goal for all families in shelters — using state programs such as HomeBASE, which provides $30,000 in rent aid over two years. ...
"Business is booming, until today," he told reporters, adding that the investigation is far from over. If convicted, each of the three could face up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contactUSAMA.VictimAssistance@us...
The initiative is calledWomen Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS). The group, which will offer skill training, technical assistance, and other services to women-owned businesses, will be led by Kara Miller. Miller said“I am thrilled to expand our reach to women-owned businesses through WE BOS.”Sh...