SCT8 ? Legal?Tenants req to pay difference above what they qual 4

[Joyce Jackson]

I have a few properties- some I’ve rented to section 8. All of my properties are above the standard for a rental- falling into a luxury product. I have had issues with a few of my section 8 tenants in the past. Right now there is a housing shortage in Fl and I am having a lot of ppl that are coming to me with vouchers for less than what I would typically rent my home out for. Example: I have a four bedroom and their vouchers for a 3. They are willing to pay the difference if I am willing to accept.... when I read the HAP agreement it states that I’m allowed to charge them reasonable rent however, is it a violation if there is a verbal agreement for the difference? Are you allowed to have two separate leases? This may sound like a stupid question however, I am having a lot of section 8 candidates tell me this is common practice with landlords and tenants. I figured, I would ask you all...