Tips And Housing Authority Info

Safe Search Practices

Do not extend payment or hold deposit to anyone you have not met in person
Never wire funds (e.g. Western Union) - anyone who asks you to is a scammer
Never give out financial info (bank account, social security, paypal account, etc) over the phone or email
Do not rent or purchase sight-unseen
Avoid background/credit checks until you have met property representative in person
Avoid landlords who refuse to meet or speak on the phone and only communicate via email
Contact a case manager if you feel uncomfortable discussing your voucher with a landlord
Request a receipt for any deposits or money given for a background or credit check
Attend housing search groups operated by VA Jamaica Plain, VA Brockton, and VA Causeway CBOC

Housing Authorities

Metro Housing Boston, rep Jane Tinlin
1411 Tremont St
Boston, MA
(617)859-0400

Boston HUD/VASH