+greaterclare Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have a friend who lives in section 8 housing.She has her card. The leasing office found out about it and is terminating her lease. I know you can not cultivate or possess marijuana in Federal housing (which she does not do), but does simply having a mmmp card give enough cause to lose section 8 status? This leasing office has threatening to file a fraud case with the housing commission if she does not voluntarily leave (and give up her security deposit, of course). That in itself seems to be extortion, but hey, that's the American way, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-pain Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 doesnt sound like they are acting with good faith. have her contact her represenative as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Malamute Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 If you are breaking any federal law you are ineligible for Sec. 8 housing. kentuckyrain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Malamute Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Mere possession of a card is not illegal though. Use(in the property), Possession etc are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+greaterclare Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 thats what I though Mal. The sole possession of a mmmp card is not enough to initiate all of this, but use could be. I guess use would have to be proven, but what a pain for her. I think shes just going to take this opportunity to leave and live free of constraint. The award would be worth less than the cost of battle if she fought it, Im afraid. kentuckyrain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Bob Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 HUD actually put out a memo on this a couple of years ago. It is up to each housing manager, but they are expected to deny leases to those using medical marijuana and not renew them if they are already in the housing. Until the law is changed, that is the way it is. Sad truth. Dr. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+greaterclare Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 ick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trichcycler Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 unfortunate circumstances for sure. somebody around here always says; loose lips sink ships Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-pain Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 The award would be worth less than the cost of battle if she fought it, Im afraid. in most cases there would be no award. its really true you cannot sue the government. heres a case where they almost kicked out a quadriplegic http://www.digitaljournal.com/life/health/op-ed-medical-marijuana-patients-can-stay-in-federal-housing/article/369452 maybe that info is useful. i mean if the person you know is a quadriplegic, you might get lucky. if the person can walk, forget about compassion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Malamute Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I have the policy memos on this topic. The one from 1999 which is fairly extensive and the more recent one issued in 2011. I cant seem to upload the pdf's to the site though. Filedump seems to have taken a dump,... so,.. if someone wants to post them, I can email them to you. imiubu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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