Reasons Not to Move into A Income based or Public housing Unit
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Introduction
Have you ever considered moving into a public housing or income-based apartment? Based on my own experiences, I'm going to share with you reasons that will make you think twice before you go running off into a government housing unit or low budget apartment.
Smoking policy
If you're a smoker, you're not allowed to smoke in most government housing or income based units. Most housing units don't have balcony's or patios that you can just step outside on. You're lucky if you end up in one with a balcony. If you do have a balcony, and end up in a domestic violence situation, you might get thrown off the balcony, so just be aware of that.
Most income based apartments have a no smoking policy and most of them may have designated smoking areas outside. The smoking areas may also be overcrowded with other smokers, and you may have to walk further away from the apartment if you aren't a social person. Do you really want to step outside everytime you want to smoke a cigarette or a marijuana joint? If not, a government housing unit isn't for you. If you're a homeowner, you can go in your backyard, on your porch or balcony, or smoke inside.
Nosey neighbors, thin walls and regular inspections
In a public housing unit, there are nosey neighbors and predators just like in any other overcrowded neighborhood. The walls are thin in most government units and if you're too loud, people can hear your conversations, your arguments, what you're watching on TV, or what music you're listening to. They may even call the cops on you if you're too loud. You won't have very much privacy. There will be security cameras on the property also, and your neighbors can see you getting into your car, packing for a long vacation, or see you getting in the car with someone else. Do you really want all of your neighbors to hear and see everything that you do, or do you prefer a more private environment?
In the very dangerous housing apartments, there are alot nosey snitches in public housing and income based apartments. Some people live on this earth just to be nosey and nothing can stop them. You really have to be careful who you speak to. People are crazy. There are alot of undercover cops that dress in plain clothes. There are alot of sting operations. If you're thinking about breaking the law, you might wanna think twice. The people that pretend to be cool, popular, fun, party people, are actually not cool people at all. They will turn on you in a flash. You'll quick realize that they were not your friends.
There are also regular inspections at public housing apartments and even most regular apartments. The landlord or maintenance can come into your apartment randomly without notice to inspect the property. If they find anything that doesn't agree with the policies they might evict you. Besides, do you want people coming into your apartment while you're away on vacation?
Bugged Out: Spies and Eavesdroppers
If you're a victim of bullying like me, someone might even plant cameras inside of your apartment to spy on you. It could be a random stranger or the police. Anyone could set you up and bug your apartment. If you hang around the wrong people, the police might even conduct a "sneak and peek" search warrant, which means they can come into the property at any time while you're not there and search your apartment or spy on you. They can place hidden cameras and eavesdropping devices to capture you commiting a crime and the law made it legal for them to do so as of 2001. There won't be anything you can do about it.
For example, if some one reported me to the cops for working as a sex worker, or if they reported a human trafficking ring nearby, the police could probably use a "sneak and peek" warrant to arrest me. They use those types of warrants anywhere where there might be a crime. If it is a sex work related crime the police would conduct those kinds of warrants in hotels, massage parlors, and apartments.
The building or city would most likely be infested with bullies. If I was moving into an apartment and a bunch of gays and sexual predators wanted to know what I was doing inside the apartment, there would be people of authority that don't like me that would let them spy on my body. They would say things like "We all have a right to know what she's doing in there". That might not happen to you, but if it does, it's really going to hurt. Being violated like that is beyond sickening and it can ruin your whole life.
Crime
Most income based apartments or public housing apartments are infested with crime, regardless of the rules. There may be drug dealers, loud parties, gang members, scammers, murderers, junkies, prostitutes, mentally challenged people, transgenders, or violent sexual predators hanging around the property.
The police might be patrolling the property regularly, which can also make you more uncomfortable, especially if you don't like the police. Any neighborhood where the police always are is usually a bad one. You may even have to duck gun shots. On a really horrible instance, the police may even shoot at you themselves. They may get your identity confused for someone else, or mistake you for pulling out a gun if you're pulling something out of your pocket, or if they see you reaching inside your coat. Bad things happen in the apartments.
Stalkers
If you're a victim of stalking, moving into a income based housing unit or public housing apartment is not going to help. The landlords are going to have all of your personal information such as your phone number, address, and other private info. This information can be easily shared with other people without your consent. If a stalker is persistent in finding you, they will. Stalkers are very hard to run from. If you do move, make sure you go online and remove all of your personal information from search engines. Anyone can type in your name and find your address. If you're being stalked, no one in a income based apartment or public housing unit will support you. You're on your own.
The Stigma
There is a stigma attached to living in income based and public housing apartments. If you try to go to a wealthy neighborhood or a fancy school, or look for a high paying job so you can move into a better place, people may look at you different than someone from a rich, high class neighborhood. You may have plans on making it out, but other people have different plans for your life. Other people will not want to see you make it out and they will more than likely throw you into a category that you don't want to be in. You won't understand why people are treating you differently. I'm here to inform you, that they're looking at you different, because of where you live and the background you come from. You may not have the same opportunities in life as a high class rich person. You may get stuck living at such properties for the rest of your life, even though you don't want to.
Overnight guests
Do you like inviting people to your spot overnight? If you do, you need to follow the rules. Most apartments don't allow guest to stay for more than a week or two. If your guests stay longer than that, then they must be included in your lease. If you don't include them in the lease, you know what will happen next. If you must spend alot of time with someone, visit them at a house instead or go to a hotel.
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Conclusion
Before you move into a low budget apartment, makes sure you take these things into consideration. The smoking policy, the nosey neighbors, thin walls, spies, crime, stalkers, the stigma, and the overnight guest policy may make you rethink your decision. If none of those things will affect you, then by all means, move and enjoy your apartment!
