What is section 42 housing?

Will I get kicked out of section 42 housing if I have an increase in income only 4 months into my lease? Could they charge me market value?

• I have 8 months left on my lease and I have had an increase in income. I believe this increase to be over the 140% required to reside in the low-income housing. I don't want to ...show more

• Answer:

  It all depends on what is written in your lease. If your lease clearly states the amount of rent you have been paying for 4 months, you are safe, as nothing can legally change as long as you continue to pay rent on time and adhere to all other terms of the lease. But if your lease states your share of rent is dependent upon your income you, and is subject to change, you will be stuck with the alternative rent. I just have never seen a lease that has such language. Thus I think you are safe. They can't break the lease in the same way you can't. Although it can be changed or broken if you mutually agree, but that would only serve to allow you to move out without penalty.