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[ <br /> ,,, - • <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> ti HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM <br /> 317 CALDWELL ST. EXT. CHAPEL HILL NORTH CAROLINA 27514 <br /> f-: <br /> .f, <br /> a.- <br /> .;, <br /> Dear <br /> The Department of Housing and Urban Development is seriously concerned about <br /> i fraud in the Section 8 Existing Housing Program and has asked us (the PHA) to send <br /> this reminder to all families in the program. Going along with these simple rules <br /> will help you stay in the Section 8 Existing Housing Program and help the program <br /> [ <br /> run fairly and honestly. Not following these rules could result in referral of <br /> the matter for investigation and your being accused of a Federal crime. <br /> Whenever appropriate, we will ask you for information about your income and <br /> your family size so we can make sure that you are paying the right rent to your <br /> landlord and that your house or apartment is the right size for your family. When <br /> we ask for this information, be sure to: <br /> 1. Let us know about all income received by members of your <br /> household and .income that you expect to receive in the next <br /> year. Many people forget income from second jobs, overtime, <br /> part-time jobs, and income received from child support. <br /> 2. Let us know the name of everyone expected to live in your <br /> household in the next year. If your family size increases, <br /> we will try to help you find a larger place to live. <br /> Your rent payment to your landlord must not be more than the amount in your <br /> lease that we calculated at the time of our review. If you are now paying (or if <br /> your landlord asks for) any money in addition to this payment, please report this <br /> to us at once. We will determine if these extra payments are legal . Most of these <br /> payments are illegal and appropriate action will be taken against the landlord. <br /> We will review your case and get back to you shortly. If necessary, we will help <br /> you find another place to live. <br /> It is very important that you report all income and any changes in the number <br /> of people living with you. We urge you to be sure that you are meeting these respon- <br /> sibilities so that you will continue to receive assistance, and so that this program <br /> can serve as many families as possible. <br /> If you know of any cases of fraud by landlord and/or PHA employees, or if you <br /> have any questions on this subject, please call Mary J. McCallister at 968-4556. <br /> Thank you for your cooperation, <br /> C.- , 111 <br /> 'vial, <br /> Mary . McCallister <br /> Hot ing Programs Manager <br /> MJM:bbm <br /> PHONE CiSR.A;cA, <br />