Sunflower Park Apartments v. Johnson

Green, J.:

Denise Johnson appeals a trial court judgment in favor of her landlord, Sunflower Park Apartments (Sunflower), for rents owed. Johnson argues that her Section 8 status, a HUD/ Housing Authority contract with Sunflower, and federal law preclude her liability for additional rents. We agree. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the trial court.

The facts of this case are not in dispute. Johnson’s rent is subsidized by the Section 8 Housing Program. Under this program, Johnson is responsible for a percentage of the total rent due on her unit. The remainder is paid by a federal…