Frequently Asked Questions About Section 8 Housing Vouchers
Basic information about the housing voucher program (often known as Section 8).
By: Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia - NW Office
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Fact Sheet on Section 8 Housing Vouchers
(Separate Website)
This page from the HUD web site contains general information on the Section 8 voucher program.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Tenant Petition / Complaint The form that you use to file a complaint with the RACD about the conditions of your rented home.
By: RACD
Washington DC Tenant Survival Guide
(Separate Website)
This guide provides a wide-ranging discussion of issues relevant to tenants in the District of Columbia. Some of the topics covered include:
- Leases
- Security Deposits
- Repairs
- Renter's Insurance
- Evictions
- Rent Control
- Public Housing
By: Harrison Institute for Public Law in conjunction with the District of Columbia Office of the Tenant Advocate
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