Are there any Landlord Downsides to RAFT in MA

[Mike Maloney]

Hello, I know this can be a very touchy subject due to fair housing laws but I just bought a property and one of the tenants wants to move to another floor and use RAFT, now I know I cannot deny them housing due to RAFT alone but they are applying because they told me they cannot come up with first last and security, I know RAFT will cover that but I am wondering what downsides are there for instance can RAFT enforce rent control or is it even more difficult to evict people who have applied. Or is the reason Landlords aren't seeking RAFT users more along the mindset of if they need a program to help come up with $ then they are of higher risk not to pay which of course cannot be your sole reason to deny someone housing.

Thanks

[Jerry Bettencourt]

Yea just ask for an approval letter or a letter of intent. The letter will have a code in it that you going to use when doing the landlord portion online. It's best to get some assurance that they are going to get the money before you move them in.