What to do if a promise of 1 month free rent is not being honored?

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What to do if a promise of 1 month free rent is not being honored?

I applied for an apartment and made them aware that I had HUD Section 8 voucher. They advertised 1 month free rent. No where in the ad was there any restrictions noted. Now they are telling me I owe half a month for the free month because HUD does not count. To me this is unfair as they are being paid anyway.

Asked on April 28, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Florida

Answers:

MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Unfortunately, HUD may not allow it and yes, there may indeed be restrictions based on your income. If the apartment is already discounting your rent due to Section 8 vouchers and you are paying less than other tenants for the same apartment, it is a possibility their refusal could be upheld in court. If you are, however, paying the same as other tenants but that just a portion is being paid by Section 8, then this entity has no business making a decision the way they did. Contact the apartment complex's corporate office if this is a major business or the HUD office if this is a single owner, explain what occurred and that the advertisement does not mention any limitations and I am sure you will get your free rent.


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