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Frank Fiore Jr
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Do you have to accept applications from Section 8 Individuals?

Frank Fiore Jr
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When I have an apartment for rent; do I have to accept applications from individuals that are utilizing or qualified for Section 8.

Can I just state I am not renting to Section 8, or that I am not Section 8 qualified?

Or do I have to accept their application and run the full background as I do for others?

I don't want the hassle of going through the process of having the place inspected and approved etc... but it seems like I have no choice in this matter?

"In Massachusetts, it is against the law to refuse to rent to someone just because the person has a Section 8 voucher. See M.G.L. c.151B, §4(10). "

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Duncan Taylor
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Originally posted by @Shaun Reilly:
You can't reject someone because they are on section 8.

But you can refuse to accept a section 8 voucher as payment for rent.

As a landlord you do not have to rent to section 8 renters. You have to apply and have your unit pass an inspection to gain the "privilege" of renting to a section 8 participant.

If they meet all of your criteria without the voucher, then rent to them. But, you are not required to suck at the government tit, at least not yet. Another 5 or 10 years, it might be a whole different ballgame.

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