I received a termination letter and don’t know why: Alcohol Abuse by Household Member

If you have received a termination letter, it will state the reason for your pending termination. Please read the letter carefully:

As stated in the Family Responsibilities and Important Program Information form which is signed by you (the head of household) each recertification, the family is required to follow rules in the Section 8 Choice program. If anyone living in the home violates any of these obligations, the family may be terminated from the program.

Part of this form and under the ‘The family must not’ section:

32. Engage in abuse of alcohol in a way that threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the other residents and persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises

If you have received a letter for termination due to Alcohol Abuse by a Household Member, this means it has been reported to our agency the a member of your household has engaged in abusive behaviors under the influence  of alcohol which threatens the health, safety and peace of other tenants. All reports are investigated and verified and per program regulations, you as the head of household are responsible for members in your household. 

How to Appeal a termination for Alcohol Abuse by Household Member

In the event you receive a termination letter and feel our decision to terminate you from the program is unjust, you can submit an appeal to our agency. To do this:

Click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/Lqr09ftJGw

OR Email form to: [e-mail]

OR Mail to: Appeals Coordinator 1411 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120

OR Fax: [phone]

Appeal Hearing

Once a hearing is set, you will need to attend virtually or by phone and provide any supporting documents or discussion on disputing the report. The Hearing officer will provide a determination either at or shortly after the hearing. They will also communicate any additional appeals if they uphold the termination