Unfair and detrimental HUD housing practices

Dear editor, I feel I must speak out for myself and many others in my current situation. I have lived in HUD housing for the majority of my life due to economic situations.

I currently live in a property in Fairmont Minnesota, I plan to move to another property not far away. I’m told by both landlords due to a rule about not having housing vouchers at two places at the same time and now I must vacate my current apartment by March 31st but cannot move into my new apartment until April 1st. Both property managers have made it clear that I must vacate one and cannot reside in the other until told that I am allowed to.

This leaves me in the predicament where I have just under 24 hours where I have nowhere to go with my possessions or myself. It was suggested by both property managers that I get a U-Haul put my things in a U-Haul and either sleep in it or in a hotel for the evening or maybe a friend’s house. I can park said U-Haul on the street but not on the new property. My new landlord says she’s run into this with other residents and she doesn’t know a good remedy for the situation.

I just wanted to point out a flaw in the system. I don’t personally expect to get any help I am searching out help with friends and I did look into renting a trailer for the night though it’s not the most feasible situation for me. I have also written an email to Mr. Bjorn Olson. I will continue to speak out on this topic not only for myself but the many others that are trapped in the same situation. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Samantha Anderson

Fairmont