James Harris
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June 12, 2023
Aaron Kawamura
Equal Opportunity Specialist
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Dear Sir,
Re: INQUIRY REGARDING LINDA’S CASE AND REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION
I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Mr. James Harris, and I have been reviewing my daughter’s case over the weekend. I have several unanswered questions that require clarification, and I would appreciate your assistance in addressing these concerns.
Firstly, I would like to focus on the events surrounding specific dates that are of great importance to us:
- On August 24, 2020, Linda forwarded me a virtual video of the apartment in question, which Jonah Laurore Weichert, Realtors® – Westfield had provided. After reviewing it, I promptly approved of the apartment.
- On August 25, 2020, Linda completed and signed a NEW JERSEY REALTORS® STANDARD FORM OF LEASE APPLICATION with Jonah Laurore Weichert, Realtors® – Westfield.
- On September 8, 2020, I sent the necessary funds to my daughter to finalize the rental agreement. Her response expressed profound gratitude, as she would have faced homelessness without my support.
- On September 11, 2020, Linda sent me a full Property Details document for 1815 Wood Ave Apt C2. She appeared genuinely happy, which was a rarity during her previous experiences.
- On September 29, 2020, Linda signed her Section “8” Housing Choice Voucher Program (HAP) Contract and Lease Amendment.
At this point, it seems that things began to unravel with regards to the apartment. On September 30, 2020, Linda received an email from Maria Forero of Century 21 Charles Smith. It appears that there was a discrepancy between the two realtors involved. Linda had initially signed the lease with Jonah A. Laurore of Weichert Realtors, who was the first realtor to show her the apartment. However, for reasons unknown, Maria Forero of Century 21 Charles Smith became the listed realtor for the apartment in question. Linda was asked to contact Keshin Pollard and arrange for the necessary documents to be sent to the landlord to finalize the rental agreement.
Consequently, on October 1, 2020, Linda signed a second NEW JERSEY REALTORS® STANDARD FORM OF LEASE APPLICATION, which was electronically finalized and sent by Weichert Realtors Participating Broker to Maria Forero of Century 21 Charles Smith, the current realtor. It was on this day that keys were exchanged, marking the official involvement of Maria Forero as the representing realtor for the apartment owners, alongside my daughter and Weichert Realtors Participating Broker.
Mr. Kawamura, I want to emphasize that as of October 1, 2020, when keys were exchanged with Maria Forero of Century 21 Charles Smith, my daughter, Linda, fulfilled her obligations by signing the lease agreement and providing all necessary deposits. Furthermore, on September 29, 2020, she signed her Section “8” Housing Choice Voucher Program (HAP) Contract.
Regrettably, when Linda entered the apartment on October 1, 2020, she discovered a distressing situation. The apartment, for which she had just signed a lease agreement, had not been cleaned. Numerous letters were strewn across the floor, food remained in the refrigerator, and the bathroom was unclean. The walls exhibited signs of neglect, with chipped and cracked paint. The ceiling in the bedroom was damaged, and dishes were still left in the dishwasher. Moreover, the drain cover for the tub was missing. Understandably, Linda was deeply distraught by this “war zone” she encountered. She blamed herself, hesitating to seek assistance from me. The court treated her poorly as a Pro Se litigant, and critical errors were made on the federal side. Unfortunately, no party involved has acknowledged these mistakes, leaving Linda desperate for answers. All she ever wanted was a decent apartment and to adhere to the necessary protocols for voucher participants.
Mr. Kawamura, I have gone through your emails to Linda, as well as the countless emails from officials involved in Linda’s case. To date, none of these officials have taken responsibility for rectifying the errors that occurred during the incident on October 1, 2020.
I have requested Linda to send you this email to urge you to investigate the aforementioned information and dates. It is crucial to ascertain what transpired and why the process was not halted after the inspection was postponed. Instead, Linda was allowed to proceed, leading to her current predicament. She is trying to explain herself to you and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), asserting her innocence.
Before delving into other dates to resolve Linda’s case, I believe it is imperative to address these initial concerns. I would greatly appreciate your input on this matter.
Mr. Kawamura, as I reflect on the hundreds of emails exchanged between both parties, I am reminded of a statement made by the esteemed baseball player, Satchel Paige. He once said, “Don’t ever look back over your shoulder because someone might be gaining on you.” The reason I mention this quote is that this case is riddled with numerous problems that require clarification. We possess sworn statements from others, and Linda is determined to find answers. As we move forward, let us focus on resolving this case promptly, granting Linda her voucher so she can commence her search for a suitable apartment. Additionally, it is crucial to consider compensating her for her legal fees and the emotional distress she has endured.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We eagerly await your response and a favorable resolution.
Sincerely,
Mr. James Harris
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