GSS Healthcare LLC - Housing Counseling
Housing Consulting
Our experienced business consultants will provide you with the guidance and support you need to achieve your housing goals. We will work with you to identify opportunities for growth, develop strategies, and implement solutions that drive results. We are your partner in reaching housing success.
Emergency Rental Assistance
RENTERS
A renter would be eligible for rental assistance under the program if the following requirements are met:
- Lives in a rental property in one of 57 parishes covered by the program
- At least one individual in the household qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs or experienced other financial hardship due directly or indirectly to COVID-19
- Has received a past due rent notice, past due utility notice, or an eviction notice or is experiencing housing instability
- Household income does not exceed 80% of area median income limit (AMI)
Program payments cannot exceed 120% Fair Market Rent (FMR) values for your parish. To learn more, click here.
Landlords
A landlord could also apply on behalf of their tenants and will be required to accept the following conditions to receive payment under the program:
- Will not evict the tenant for past due rent prior to April 2020
- Will not evict a tenant for at least 60 days after assistance ends unless eviction is for cause. Under the ERAP Program, “for cause” shall not include the following eviction filings: “owner wants possession,” “non-renewal of lease” or “non-payment of rent.” This clause does not preclude the landlord from seeking eviction for lease violations and/or for tenants who violate the health, safety and/or peaceable enjoyment of the property
- Forgive all penalties, interest and court costs related to rent incurred between April 2020 and date of remittance of program rental assistance. The program will cover late fees up to $100 per month, as prescribed within current lease terms. Participating landlords will be required to forgive any late fees that exceed the $100 per month allowance
Any questions about previous applications can be directed to info@lastaterent.com.
Applicants have the opportunity to appeal a determination of ineligibility within 30 days of receiving their ineligibility letter. To appeal a determination, applicants should email appeals@lastaterent.com the following information:
- Application ID
- Applicant Name
- Detailed explanation of the request to appeal
The program will respond within 15 days upon receipt of an appeal after conducting a Review Determination. Questions about the appeal process can be directed to info@lastaterent.com
About GSS Healthcare LLC Counseling Services
Rental Assistance Case Management
Fair Housing/Predatory Lending Complaint
Rental Assistance Case Management
GSS offers case management and follow up counseling to all clients who apply for rental assistance. Case management is designed to help clients solve the problems that put them in danger of homelessness and ensure that they secure safe, stable housing in the long-term.
Landlord/Tenant Counseling
Fair Housing/Predatory Lending Complaint
Rental Assistance Case Management
Tenants should schedule a Landlord-Tenant Counseling session if they need help resolving a landlord/tenant dispute or tenancy problem. Tenants in the following situations should set up an appointment for Landlord-Tenant counseling.
– Tenants in danger of eviction or whose landlords have told them to vacate their home.
– Tenants whose landl
Tenants should schedule a Landlord-Tenant Counseling session if they need help resolving a landlord/tenant dispute or tenancy problem. Tenants in the following situations should set up an appointment for Landlord-Tenant counseling.
– Tenants in danger of eviction or whose landlords have told them to vacate their home.
– Tenants whose landlords or management companies fail to make epairs and tenants living in unsafe conditions.
– Tenants living with Lead Safety Hazards in their homes.
– Tenants who believe their landlords are charging illegal rent increases.
– Tenants who believe they are the victims of housing discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the part of their landlord or management company.
– Any tenant with a question about their rights or a dispute with their landlord or management company.
Tenants may call to schedule an appointment.
Fair Housing/Predatory Lending Complaint
Fair Housing/Predatory Lending Complaint
Fair Housing/Predatory Lending Complaint
Clients should schedule a Fair Housing/Predatory Lending appointment if they believe they have been victims of mortgage fraud, a loan scam, or discrimination in any aspect of the housing market. GSS counselors help clients understand their rights under fair housing law and help file complaints with the appropriate enforcement agencies.