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

Boston Housing Authority- Matt Lincoln (click on mobile to open google maps)
52 or 56 Chauncy Street (check with your case manager)
Boston, MA  02111
(617) 988-4400

Braintree Housing Authority- rep Lori Cumberland (click on mobile to open google maps)
25 Roosevelt St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-1484

Cambridge Housing- rep Justine Cabrera (click on mobile to open google maps)
362 Green St
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-405-5533

MBHP, rep Jane Tinlin
25 Lincoln Street
Boston, MA
(617)859-0400