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2. Section 8 (housing) - Wikipedia

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   Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. § 1437f ), commonly known as Section 8, provides rental housing assistance to low-income households in the United States by paying private landlords on behalf of these tenants. Approximately 68% of this assistance benefits seniors, children, and individuals with disabilities. [1]

3. Avoid These Apartment Red Flags for First-Time Renters - AOL

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   Here’s one more thing to consider if you’re thinking about renting an apartment sight unseen: If the listing you’re looking at is all about how great the neighborhood is and 4 out of 5 ...

4. Affordable housing - Wikipedia

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   In the United States [17] and Canada, [18] a commonly accepted guideline for housing affordability is a housing cost, including utilities, that does not exceed 30% of a household's gross income. [19] Some definitions include maintenance costs as part of housing costs. [20]

5. 10 Tips for Finding Your First Apartment - AOL

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   By My First Apartment When you're looking for an apartment for the first time, it can be overwhelming.The best way not to panic is to break the process down into 10 sequential steps. ...

6. Rent regulation in New York - Wikipedia

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   At the time there were about 2,500,000 rental units statewide, 85% of them in New York City. The initial laws covered all rental units, and regulated all relationships between owners and tenants concerning rents, services, and evictions. Into the 1950s, a severe housing shortage prompted the first deregulation of rental units.

7. 7 Key Steps to Renting Your First Apartment - AOL

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   Remember you will be making a first impression on a potential landlord, so be sure you look presentable and show up to apartment tours on time. 6. Be prepared to fill out a rental application and ...