North Dakota Rent Help Program: Thoughts?

[Amy Raye Rogers]

We just had a tenant apply for the North Dakota Rent Help Program.  We were not notified by the tenant that they needed relief. We were just sent the application from the state.  They have been late one time only once in 10 months and the lease expires in May.  Any thoughts on the program or if this circumstance should impact how we proceed with assessing renewal? We want to be able to help our tenant, but don't want to limit our options if things go south.

[Corby Goade]

We've done this many times- over the last two years, much more than ever before. The program is funded by HUD and it's been simple and easy.

I would call the local housing authority and ask about funding and the rules- I'd hate to renew in May only to learn that their funding is cut off in July and your tenant has no means to pay. That being said, if you have a great tenant and this is a temporary hiccup, it's nice to be able to work with them and be helpful.