Bellingham woman pulled herself out of homelessness, now she fears it may happen again

A Bellingham woman says her guarantee of affordable housing is falling apart.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Tina Hayes moved into her apartment on Christmas day of last year. For her, a permanent home was the greatest gift she could ever receive.

“It was amazing because I surely never thought it would happen,” she says with a smile.

Decorated with donated items, her balcony abloom with colorful flowers and plants, Hayes calls the place her “little piece of paradise.”

Hayes’ lease states the $1,300 rent was a special offer and would increase after 6 months.

She was aware of that but not

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