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Re:Airbnb asks people to donate money to landlords, backlash... by yardie on Wednesday July 15, 2020 @11:14AM (#23846344)
This has been kept secret for years. Landlords that know what they are doing go after those section 8 contracts. Most people wouldn't be able to recognize a section 8 renter if they were standing right in front of them.

My old apartment, complete with modern amenities, had section 8 renters. It was targeted towards young professionals. But new construction made it 100% ADA-compliant. Which is perfect for wheelchair bound social security-disability check receivers. According to the property manager, "no problem with section, unlike you, they always pay rent on time!"

Re:Airbnb asks people to donate money to landlords, backlash... by wow_no on Wednesday July 15, 2020 @11:28AM (#23846637)
This this this. Most Section 8 renters are elderly or disabled, nothing like the stereotypes.

Section 8 is a fantastic program that deserves more credit for avoiding the issues that plague the Projects.