Can a landlord turn down rental assistance?

[Michael Hague]

Hello, we have a tenant that we inherited with a property we purchased. They are asking us to fill out a form so they can submit to get rental assistance and fuel assistance for the oil bill we uploaded. (Oil bill is 45 days past due) 

I am trying to figure out my options to either remove the tenant or ride this assistance stuff out. 

Any input would be appreciated!

Thanks,
mike 

[Colleen F.]

@Michael Hague   I don't have a problem with fuel assistance but I haven't had to to contribute to filling those forms. Rent assistance that is limited for a tenant who is in place I would do but you have to know if it is just prolonging the inevitable. If they can't afford the house in the first place you need to also work on a move out plan to a different type of housing.