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For the last year, Jim Farley has rented his property in Desert Hot Springs.

The 87 year Veteran says a recent rent increase is forcing him to move out.

“I barely squeaked by paying what I agreed to pay, now I can’t afford it at all,” said Farley.

Farley qualified for the section 8 program, but says his new property owner says they won’t except section 8 tenants.

The action is legal, according to a recent court case that clarifies section 8 is not income, and is therefore not discrimination.

“I have to live on a very small social security,” said Farley.

Jim and other renters were also notified that besides a slight rent increase, they would be facing higher utility charges. Now his neighbor will pay an additional $500 a month, increa

DHS renters struggle with rising rent during the pandemic