While searching for a book about why Management allows illegal drug sales in subsidized housing, I could only find the following two books:
1. Johns, Christina Jacqueline. Power, ideology, and the war on drugs: nothing succeeds like failure. New York: Praeger, 1992. ISBN: 0275941671 (alk. paper). LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SUBJECT HEADINGS: Narcotics, Control of -- United States. * Narcotics, Control of. HV 5825 J6 1992
2. Keyes, Langley Carleton, 1938-. Strategies and saints: fighting drugs in subsidized housing. (Langley C. Keyes). Washington, D.C.: Urban Institute Press; Lanham, MD: Distributed by University Press of America, c1992. ISBN: 0877665591 (cloth alk. paper) * 0877665605 (paper alk. paper).
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SUBJECT HEADINGS: Drug abuse -- United States -- Prevention -- Case studies. * Public housing -- United States -- Security measures -- Case studies. * Narcotics, Control of -- United States -- Case studies. HV 5825 K48 1992
Freedom can not ring in an oppressive society. This blog reflects thoughts, personal experiences, + several notes of interest on 'affordable' housing. What do you think of gov't financing nuisance properties? Rockland Place continues doing business as SPRING GATE APARTMENTS along Martha Drive + Hannah Way in Rockland, Mass. (shady business).
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
A Glance Inside Subsidized Housing
MESSAGE TO: All Residents FROM: Janet Hamilton
DATE: 4/8/2010 RE: Vehicles
It has come to our attention that there is a possibility that the lug nuts on your vehicles tires might be getting loosened. We are only aware of one incident but felt it important enough for you and families safety to let you know about it. We suggest that you check your tires before leaving the property to ensure your safety. As always we also encourage all residents to keep watch of their neighborhood and to report to the office anyone who you think could be responsible for doing something that is so dangerous. If you should have any questions or concerns please call the Management Office at 781-871-2323. Thank-You
This notice was sent to tenants at Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apts. in Rockland, Massachusetts. Janet Hamilton is employed by Cornerstone Corporation, acting as agent for FHRC and property manager of this nuisance HUD subsidized property. Why aren't there any corporate names listed on this recent notice?
While residents' lives are threatened, crime at Rockland Place is minimized by authorities. Management intentionally favors several non-compliant tenants and even rents to those with criminal histories. They do NOT take effective crime prevention measures on this subsidized property. Several years ago, new owners and management promised concerned residents the installation of security cameras; but as usual, it was just another empty promise.
In this latest notice, I especially enjoyed reading the line of how Management 'always encourages residents to keep watch of their neighborhood and to report to the office....'.
Let it be known that this corporate landlord/management has a tendency to retaliate against those who 'REPORT'.
DATE: 4/8/2010 RE: Vehicles
It has come to our attention that there is a possibility that the lug nuts on your vehicles tires might be getting loosened. We are only aware of one incident but felt it important enough for you and families safety to let you know about it. We suggest that you check your tires before leaving the property to ensure your safety. As always we also encourage all residents to keep watch of their neighborhood and to report to the office anyone who you think could be responsible for doing something that is so dangerous. If you should have any questions or concerns please call the Management Office at 781-871-2323. Thank-You
This notice was sent to tenants at Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apts. in Rockland, Massachusetts. Janet Hamilton is employed by Cornerstone Corporation, acting as agent for FHRC and property manager of this nuisance HUD subsidized property. Why aren't there any corporate names listed on this recent notice?
While residents' lives are threatened, crime at Rockland Place is minimized by authorities. Management intentionally favors several non-compliant tenants and even rents to those with criminal histories. They do NOT take effective crime prevention measures on this subsidized property. Several years ago, new owners and management promised concerned residents the installation of security cameras; but as usual, it was just another empty promise.
In this latest notice, I especially enjoyed reading the line of how Management 'always encourages residents to keep watch of their neighborhood and to report to the office....'.
Let it be known that this corporate landlord/management has a tendency to retaliate against those who 'REPORT'.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Cornerstone Violates Laws Again
Cornerstone Corporation and their affiliates continue to operate numerous subsidized housing complexes including RoxSE Homes. Although on the Board of Directors for NEAHMA (New England Affordable Housing Management Association), Cornerstone Corporation has been justifiably accused of habitually violating occupancy agreements, tenant rights, and laws in other subsidized housing complexes too.
.... DECEMBER 16, 2009 - A settlement was reached in Boston with Attorney General Martha Coakley and Cornerstone Corporation. The complaint alleges that, despite knowing that the tenant was a licensed foster parent, Cornerstone and Evans accused her falsely of operating a day-care center out of her apartment, twice threatening to evict the tenant and her family unless such activity was ceased.
It is illegal, under state and federal law, to discriminate against a person based on his or her familial status, including foster parent relationships. Under terms of the consent judgment, entered by Suffolk Superior Court Judge Linda Giles, Cornerstone and Evans will pay $15,000 to the Commonwealth with $10,000 suspending pending compliance by the defendants with the terms of the consent judgment.
The defendants are barred from further discrimination by the consent judgment, which requires that all Cornerstone employees receive training on state and federal fair housing laws. Cornerstone is also required to adopt comprehensive non-discrimination policies by the judgment. A separate agreement entered into by the defendants requires them to pay the victim $30,864.08.
The defendants are also required by the consent judgment to conduct a thorough and documented factual investigation prior to accusing a resident of violating a lease provision.
Read more details here: http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224568-coakley-gets-settlement-with-property-management-company
Filed Under: State AGs
.... DECEMBER 16, 2009 - A settlement was reached in Boston with Attorney General Martha Coakley and Cornerstone Corporation. The complaint alleges that, despite knowing that the tenant was a licensed foster parent, Cornerstone and Evans accused her falsely of operating a day-care center out of her apartment, twice threatening to evict the tenant and her family unless such activity was ceased.
It is illegal, under state and federal law, to discriminate against a person based on his or her familial status, including foster parent relationships. Under terms of the consent judgment, entered by Suffolk Superior Court Judge Linda Giles, Cornerstone and Evans will pay $15,000 to the Commonwealth with $10,000 suspending pending compliance by the defendants with the terms of the consent judgment.
The defendants are barred from further discrimination by the consent judgment, which requires that all Cornerstone employees receive training on state and federal fair housing laws. Cornerstone is also required to adopt comprehensive non-discrimination policies by the judgment. A separate agreement entered into by the defendants requires them to pay the victim $30,864.08.
The defendants are also required by the consent judgment to conduct a thorough and documented factual investigation prior to accusing a resident of violating a lease provision.
Read more details here: http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224568-coakley-gets-settlement-with-property-management-company
Filed Under: State AGs
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