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Housing Discrimination
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DeenaCA, Thank you for all the good advice. I truly appreciate the time you took to answer my post. I have contacted a few lawyers in my area, one would like to take this to court, the other two said that since I'm a vet I should talk with the VA first because they may be able to represent me for free.
Now to the rest of you:
When I moved in they had just rented out their last 1st floor apartment, which is funny cause it was the one below me. I made it clear then that I would like a 1st floor apartment, they knew of my disabilities.
For the people who question why I accepted a 2nd floor apartment, well when I first got here they didn't have a 1st floor available and I needed a cheap place to live immediately. Also at that time I was only rated at 90% disabled from the VA, since then I have been granted a 100% rating so yes my condition has gotten worse since living here, could be all the stairs I have to climb...
Also I do not "live" here, I am a prisoner of my own home. I hardly ever leave because of how hard it is for me to leave. If I lived on a first floor I may be able to get out and get some fresh air once in awhile but being that I struggle with stairs it's almost impossible. I leave the house only when it is necessary.
I love how you all just assume things, I am not going to tell you my disabilities, all you need to know is that I am rated 100% by the VA and Social Security Disability and have a permanent handicapped parking sticker which my doctor gave me since he knows my conditions and knows I need it.
I do not feel I am entitled to anything other then what the law says I am. I never said I was entitled to a discount due to being a military veteran, the apartment complex did. It says on their website that anyone who has served in the military will receive a 25% discount each month off their rent. Once again I love how you put words in my mouth saying that I feel I'm entitled.
None of you must of read my entire post because I clearly stated that I let them know I wanted the apartment 5 days before they even knew it was becoming available. I sent them an email, which I have and last I checked that is in a form of writing. It said I wanted the apartment if she is moving out. The next day I called and repeated I wanted the apartment. On Monday, 3 days before they got the keys for the apartment, I received an email back from the LL and she knew I wanted it. By law she had to give it to me, there was no one waiting for it other then me. When she got the keys she should of called me to let me know that it was indeed available but instead she rented it to someone that walked in off the street later that day. That is where she violated the law under the Fair Housing Act.
Lastly, to all the people who say I'm just trying to get away from my wife, don't you think if I wanted to get away from her I would want to move AWAY from her and not be just below her?????? She is my caregiver and always will be. That doesn't mean we need to occupy the same living space, but we do need to be close so she can provide proper care for me.
In closing: I can tell, and yes I'm an expert on people, that most of you are failures in life and have nothing better to do with your time other then be negative and nitpick on people's postings when all they are doing is seeking advice on issues that matter to them. How low is it to question someone's disability!
Now to the rest of you:
When I moved in they had just rented out their last 1st floor apartment, which is funny cause it was the one below me. I made it clear then that I would like a 1st floor apartment, they knew of my disabilities.
For the people who question why I accepted a 2nd floor apartment, well when I first got here they didn't have a 1st floor available and I needed a cheap place to live immediately. Also at that time I was only rated at 90% disabled from the VA, since then I have been granted a 100% rating so yes my condition has gotten worse since living here, could be all the stairs I have to climb...
Also I do not "live" here, I am a prisoner of my own home. I hardly ever leave because of how hard it is for me to leave. If I lived on a first floor I may be able to get out and get some fresh air once in awhile but being that I struggle with stairs it's almost impossible. I leave the house only when it is necessary.
I love how you all just assume things, I am not going to tell you my disabilities, all you need to know is that I am rated 100% by the VA and Social Security Disability and have a permanent handicapped parking sticker which my doctor gave me since he knows my conditions and knows I need it.
I do not feel I am entitled to anything other then what the law says I am. I never said I was entitled to a discount due to being a military veteran, the apartment complex did. It says on their website that anyone who has served in the military will receive a 25% discount each month off their rent. Once again I love how you put words in my mouth saying that I feel I'm entitled.
None of you must of read my entire post because I clearly stated that I let them know I wanted the apartment 5 days before they even knew it was becoming available. I sent them an email, which I have and last I checked that is in a form of writing. It said I wanted the apartment if she is moving out. The next day I called and repeated I wanted the apartment. On Monday, 3 days before they got the keys for the apartment, I received an email back from the LL and she knew I wanted it. By law she had to give it to me, there was no one waiting for it other then me. When she got the keys she should of called me to let me know that it was indeed available but instead she rented it to someone that walked in off the street later that day. That is where she violated the law under the Fair Housing Act.
Lastly, to all the people who say I'm just trying to get away from my wife, don't you think if I wanted to get away from her I would want to move AWAY from her and not be just below her?????? She is my caregiver and always will be. That doesn't mean we need to occupy the same living space, but we do need to be close so she can provide proper care for me.
In closing: I can tell, and yes I'm an expert on people, that most of you are failures in life and have nothing better to do with your time other then be negative and nitpick on people's postings when all they are doing is seeking advice on issues that matter to them. How low is it to question someone's disability!
You need a fair housing attorney. Go to National Fair Housing Advocate Online and contact an agency near you. There is no charge to you for the services of FHEO attorneys. The government pays for fair housing enforcement. You might also contact a disability advocacy group in your area, since they have experience with disability-related fair housing issues.
Please make sure that you file a formal, written request for transfer with backup documentation (see post #6). This will ensure that in the future, the management company cannot claim that they didn't know you really wanted a first-floor unit.
I wasn't kidding about sending your managers the links to that recent $1.25 million settlement. A HUD investigation can take a long time, but as You Are Guilty pointed out, the threat of a complaint may get management's attention in a hurry.
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It appears you have a reading disability. Maybe you can get some state assistance with that
but thanks for your concern.
Zigner
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It appears you have a reading disability. Maybe you can get some state assistance with that
I read just fine now. Your initial post says specifically that you want to live separately from your wife.
Just Say No
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But yet you failed to read the very first line?? Well that's very selective.
COlandlord
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OP..please clarify. Do you qualify financially (according to their criteria) to rent two apartments or are you planning on having your wife on one lease and you on another? In any case, do you qualify? Most apartment communities have income guidelines on renting..maybe that was why they didn't give you the unit? Are you asking for a Veterans discount on Two apartments or just the one? Are you receiving any subsidies on your current household?
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