Section 8 - is rent negotiable

[Jordan S.]

My question is: will the section 8 authority turn down a lease altogether if they think the rent is to high? 

I ask this because I really don't want to lose a tenant that I have.  She has been there 8 years and is paying less rent than what any of the other units are paying.  If I bring the rent up to market on her unit, is section 8 flat out going to say no? Will she have to pay the difference? Or will it be a negotiation.  I would sooner leave the rent where it is at than cause her move out.  Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

J