825 R.I. Code R. 825-RICR-40-00-1.7

Current through December 26, 2024
Section 825-RICR-40-00-1.7 - Exhibit C

(Name of Section 8 P roject)

(Address)

(DATE)

(Name of Applicant)

(Address)

Re: Admission to (Name of Section 8 P roject)

Dear _____________:

I am writing to inform you that, based upon information you provided on your application, we have determined that you are not eligible for admission to (Name of Section 8).

The specific reasons for this decision are as follows:

(Specify reasons for denial in detail, e.g. you are over income; you are not a "family" under HUD regulations; you have a history of failing to pay rent on time; etc. The reasons must be specific enough to fully inform the applicant of the basis for the denial and to enable the applicant to make an informed decision as to whether to request a hearing to challenge the denial.)

You may request a review of this decision if you desire. If you decide to request a review, you must do so within fifteen days of the date of this letter. To request a review, complete the attached form and mail it to the address indicated on the form. You should keep a copy of the completed form for your records.

You may have additional legal rights if you believe that you are being discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap. If you request a hearing to challenge this decision, you are not foreclosed from exercising any other avenues which may be available to you.

You may also be eligible for free legal assistance regarding this decision. If you wish, you may contact Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc., 56 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02903, phone (401) 274-2652 to see if you are eligible.

Very truly yours,

SAVE THIS LETTER.

YOU WILL NEED IT TO REQUEST A REVIEW OF THIS DECISION

REQUEST FOR HEARING

Name:

Date:

Address:

Phone:

I hereby request an informal hearing to review the decision of (name of owner or managing agent) that I am ineligible for admission to (name of Section 8 project).

I believe this decision is wrong because:

(Briefly state your reasons here)

Signature

Send this form to:

Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation

44 Washington Street

Providence, RI 02903

Attn: John Gordon

TO THE APPLICANT: Attach a copy of the denial notice to your Request for Review. Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.

825 R.I. Code R. 825-RICR-40-00-1.7