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City of Albany Housing Affordability Task Force Tenant Survey (In an effort to maintain anonymity, please DO NOT write your name on this survey) Are you currently a tenant in the City of Albany living in rental housing?  Yes  No Neighborhood (or Street and Cross Street): How much is your rent? Number of Bedrooms: Number of Bathrooms: Do you receive any help with your rent? (rental subsidies)  Yes  No  Section 8 Vouchers  Restricted Shelter (DSS)  Assistance from family members  Shelter Plus Care  US Veterans Housing Assistance  Rehabilitation Support Services  Other (please describe): Please check all services your rental agreement includes:  Electricity  Garbage removal  Heat  Air Conditioning or Central Air  Handicapped Accessibility  Parking  Storage  Cable  Backyard or Porch access  Fitness Center (Gym)  Community Room  Pool  Other: How long have you been a tenant?  Less than a year  1 – 3 years  3 - 5 years  5 years or more What is your household size? (Number of people who live with you) Adults Children What is your gross income? (Income before taxes)  $0 - $5000  $5001 - $10,000  $10,001 - $17,000  $17,001 - $25,000  $25,001 - $30,000  $30,001 - $35,000  $35,001 - $50,000  $50,000 and over  Do not care to answer How much up-front money did you have to pay in order to move into your apartment? $ How affordable is your current rent? (Please select one) Very affordable Moderately affordable Not affordable at all Unsure/ No opinion How would you describe the condition of your apartment? (Please select one)  1. Excellent  2. Average  3. Below Average  4. Poor  5. Unsure/ No opinion How would you rate your landlord or property manager on the amount of time it takes them to make repairs?  1. Excellent  2. Average  3. Below Average  4. Poor  5. Unsure/ No opinion Please, check  the answer that you agree with the most. To fill this form out online visit or use the following QR code: ---PAGE BREAK--- Are you currently experiencing or have you experienced any issues as an Albany tenant in the past?  Yes  No If you answered yes, please check which issue best describes your experience (Please check all the apply)  Failure to repair  Noisy neighbors  Rodents/ Pests/ Bugs  Rent increases  Locks do not work  Rent is too high  Structural problems (floor, ceilings, walls)  Can’t reach landlord and/or property manager What are some positive aspects of being a tenant in Albany? Is there anything related to being a tenant or renting property that you would change?  Yes  No If you answered yes, please describe below: Please provide any other comments on being a tenant in the City of Albany: Tenant Education Program Poll Would you be interested in a tenant education program?  Yes  No What is the best time for you to attend a tenant education program?  morning  afternoon  evening Would Albany Public Library Washington Avenue Branch be a good location for you?  Yes  No Please suggest another place that would be easy for you to get to: What are some reasons why you would not be able to participate?  Child Care  Work  Other commitment  Little/or no Interest If yes, please find more information about the program below: The tenant education program will help tenants learn their basic right, budgeting skills, ways to be a good neighbor, as well as tenant and landlord responsibilities. This program will be hosted by United Tenants of Albany, a community based organization that works to improve housing conditions in terms of physical conditions, as well as security and equity.