Section 8 tenants wants to terminate the lease

[Aly W.]

Section 8 landlords, what's your take on this? The tenant in my first rental, on Section 8, just filled out an Agreement to Terminate form, which came from her caseworker.

I had told her a month ago I won't allow her to break the lease at this point. Her lease runs until January 30, 2011. She's a PITA but keeps the house very clean. I don't want to lose her for that reason, plus the S8 payment.

On the other hand, I can probably get more rent for the house....assuming it doesn't sit vacant for months at this time of year. If I tell her she can't leave, I wonder what kind of aggravation I'll be in for.

Better the devil I know than the devil I don't?

Thanks!

[Aly W.]

Originally posted by Financexaminer:

Why don't you tell the PHA that you will release her as soon as you find another qualified applicat. Tell her the same thing, find me someone qualified to take the place and I'll let you out of the lease!

Great idea, as this will hopefully ensure her cooperation in showing the house for the next month. Thanks!