New YorkFeb 4, 2025Trump’s federal freeze causes chaos, delaying payments to Section 8 landlordsFunding uncertainty sends shockwaves through affordable housing community
ChicagoJan 20, 2025Discrimination complaints hit 165 agents, brokerages, landlordsNonprofit accuses Chicagoland brokerages of breaching law meant to protect renters with housing vouchers
ChicagoDec 17, 2024Lawsuit accuses Mac Properties of race, income discrimination Section 8 renters in Hyde Park say company denied them apartments at newer lakefront buildings, steered them toward less desirable buildings
ChicagoNov 26, 2024Whistleblower suit against Pangea Properties shines light on Section 8 fraudDid Chicago Housing Authority know a landlord was overcharging for housing voucher renters?
ChicagoJul 19, 2024How landlords like Chicago’s Pangea allegedly overcharge Section 8 rentersA civil lawsuit claims Chicago Housing Authority dropped an investigation into potential fraud by one of city’s largest landlords at the time
New YorkFeb 13, 2024Has rental voucher discrimination plunged? By one measure, yesFlurry of settlements reduces explicit rejections of Section 8 tenants
Tri-StateFeb 6, 2024Another broker settles Section 8 discrimination caseSmall-time Westchester firm nabbed by callers posing as voucher holders
South FloridaJan 30, 2024Fairstead buys affordable housing complex in Lauderhill, starts renovationsBuyer paid $26.5M for 177-unit complex
New YorkNov 3, 2023Elliman makes case against Section 8 lawsuit, calling it ‘manufactured’Voucher holder claimed brokerage and star agents didn’t help her find apartment
San FranciscoNov 3, 2023SF’s wait list for Section 8 vouchers opens for first time in decadeAs many as 60K applicants expected to file by deadline for rental assistance
Los AngelesOct 10, 2023Standard Communities picks up affordable apartment portfolio for $106MSix properties include 407 units of Section 8 housing in LA County
New YorkJul 25, 2023Another reason landlords reject vouchers: Insurance denialsNYC multifamily buildings with subsidized tenants often rejected, pay more
Los AngelesJul 6, 2023BH Properties launches $1B affordable housing strategyLA commercial investor to buy properties with annuity-like revenue streams
New YorkJan 8, 2023California files first Section 8 discrimination lawsuitTwo Sacramento landlords allegedly harassed tenant because she paid with voucher
New YorkJan 7, 2023Los Angeles housing authority hit by ransomware attackNotorious LockBit gang behind massive data theft
New YorkOct 5, 2022Brookfield eyes $400M for massive Harlem rental3333 Broadway is part of former Putnam portfolio
HoustonSep 21, 2022NY investors plan $43M of renovations of Section 8 apartments in HoustonThe Life at Parkview is one of three Houston properties Olive Tree Holdings is upgrading this summer
TexasJun 16, 2022Denton County homeowners association bans Section 8 tenants, sparking outrageDecision means 81 families set to be displaced, Denton Housing Authority says
New YorkMay 11, 2022NYCHA sent thousands of false Section 8 termination noticesHousing authority blames technical glitch for letters that frightened tenants
New YorkFeb 2, 2022Camber Property Group buys East NY portfolio for $107.5MProperty owner under scrutiny for deadly Bronx fire