Re: Finding a house after prison time

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On 12/09/02, Wendy & Ronnie Sylvester wrote:
> My husband was convited of cocaine possession and burglary,
> he is serving a 6 1/2 years sentence for this crime. He
> will be getting out next year. The problem we are finding
> is: Right now I'm living with my parents with two young
> boys, we want to get our own place, as my father is very
> much against my husband because he went to prison. I have
> gone to several places, in good living areas, so we can get
> our life together, no drugs etc. We want the best for our
> children. I have been running into problems that no one
> will rent to me because my husband is a convited felon. We
> can't afford a home. I've been to apartment complex, I
> have inquiry about living in a repectable trailer park
> home. No one will let us in because of his convited felon.
> Has anyone else encounter this problem? What can I do?
> Sure I can fine a place in the bad area, but we need to
> stay away from placing like that. Can anyone give me any
> suggestions?
> Wendy Sylvester

Some States prohibit discrimination based on criminal
convictions. Call your local housing authority and see what
your State and/or municipal regulations are on this issue.

Re: Finding a house after prison time, 12/29/03, by Test.

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