The City Council this week voted to override Mayor Michael Bloomberg's veto on a bill that bans discrimination on the source of income by tenants. This legislation, essentially, requires landlords to not refuse Section 8 vouchers and, I assume other rent subsidies.
My name is on the list for Section 8 voucher. Yes, I was among the lucky New Yorkers who were permitted to apply when the lists were opened briefly (but among the unluckly NYers who need and qualify for the voucher.) I have been informed that I may be called for an interview soon. An interview does not guarantee a voucher, even if all elegibility criteria are met.
My landlord has refused to accept Section 8 in the past from any tenant in any of his buildings.
If I were to receive a voucher would my landlord be required to accept the voucher as a subsidy for my rent?
Are there are issues that would disqualify my apartment or building from the Section 8 program?
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