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Megan Mishler has lost her sense of security. Mishler, who has a rare genetic condition called Ehlers -Danlos Syndrome that prevents her from working, was recently forced to move from her apartment just west of Ann Arbor because her landlord is transitioning from affordable housing to market rate. Mishler is not alone; the transition will impact 144 units at the 368- unit Woodchase apartment complex at 1100 Rabbit Run Circle in Scio Township. “This has been extremely, extremely difficult. I was almost paralyzed at first,” Mishler said, referring to when she learned she would have to move. “This just added a whole other layer on top of all the other stuff that I’m already dealing with.” Mishler was told the rent for her one-bedroom apartment would jump from $770 per month to about $1,200 per month at the end of her lease term. The Woodchase apartments in Scio Township were developed in 1998. Katie McLean | The Ann Arbor News   Mishler uses the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Progr...

photo courtesy of HAA Those interested in professional development within the industry can choose from many class offerings at HAA. On Monday I posted about the opportunities within the apartment industry and the job postings on the Houston Apartment Association ’s (HAA) website. There are many positions available through the HAA alone, so if you’re thinking about a career in this area, I’d jump over to that site and look around. According to HAA Executive Vice President , Jeff Hall, The Greater Houston apartment industry provides jobs to more than 35,000 professionals. He says specialized education is not necessary for many entry-level positions in the apartment industry , but many resources are available for jobseekers in Houston through HAA. Some of them include: 1. A Leasing 101 class offered through the Houston Apartment Association . Attendees will learn the basics of property management , fair housing compliance and about industry terminology . The class is $65 if pre-paid, ...