After ABC11 Troubleshooter got involved, some of the landlords did get paid the back rent they were owed.
Another issue is even when residents finally get a voucher, many struggle to find landlords who will accept them.
The Liberty Street Apartments are owned by Durham Housing Authority and are all being demolished
The Durham Housing Authority is reimagining how affordable housing would look in McDougald Terrace.
The City of Durham took the next step in providing more affordable housing near downtown on Tuesday as demolition got underway on Liberty Street Apartments.
"There's been so much cry for attention and devotion to affordable housing."