Section 8 housing

[Nathan Richmond]

So I'm looking at a duplex that is for sale. Both units are currently rented. The larger unit is occupied by tenants who receive subsidized housing. However, I feel the rent is fairly low. The way I understand it with section 8 housing is that as long as your rent is comparable to similar units, then they will not have a problem. My question is, has anyone had any experience with trying to raise the rent on a unit that receives this kind of assistance? Or does anyone know how to go about approaching this department and inquire about raising the rent to where it is more comparable? I'd really appreciate it if someone can send me in the right direction. Thanks. ☺