The City of Santa Monica has settled a potential lawsuit over payments for Section 8 tenants.

A private housing provider had threatened to sue the City alleging payments amounts for Section 8 tenants were too low for current tenants. The city disputed the claim and the settlement compromise allows for higher payments for new tenants but retains lower payment amounts for existing tenants.

The terms of the settlement would enable application of the most current maximum payment amount approved by HUD for all new Section 8 voucher holders in SAMO Apartments and maintain the current rental amounts for existing voucher holders in SAMO Apartments.”

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