HACLA (Housing Authority of Los Angeles) hasn’t paid their portion towards rent and I am facing possible eviction.
I am currently residing within LA and am a recipient of a section 8 voucher under HACLA and HUDVASH (I am a veteran) and their voucher based program. I have already paid my portion of the rent, but HACLA has not paid a single cent. Today I received a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit and have my lease thrown out. On the first notice of a late payment I notified property management of the fact that I am a voucher recipient and that HACLA is responsible for my rent, which they acknowledged and never followed up with further until today. HACLA is over a month behind on the rent and I do not know what to do, it is late at night and I’ve already tried contacting my case manager, but they are not available at this time. When I let my case manager know of the first notice of late payment, they reassured me that they were in contact with the housing authority and that it should be taken care of. Now I am not sure what to believe anymore and am in full panic. Is there any legal protection or other forms of help? What should I do in this situation? I have no means whatsoever to pay the balance due for the rent, and I really do not want to be evicted. Any and all help is much appreciated.