Section 8 Question

[Robert Shadley]

Hi all,

I just purchased a duplex that is fully occupied and the tenant in the lower unit is a Section 8 tenant.  Before closing on the property, the previous landlord showed me the rents and she received $425 from the state and the tenant paid $300 per month.  She did not have a lease agreement however so I am implementing mine tonight with the tenant. I have never rented to a Section 8 tenant before so I was wondering how to write up the payment terms and monthly rent.  I'm assuming I would state that owes $725 monthly?  Thanks in advance for the help..

Rob