Looking for your advice and experience with Section 8 renters

[Nancy Molinari]

Hello all -

In the past, have never rented to anyone that needs Section 8 housing but am now contemplating whether I should consider it because of the guaranteed payments from the government. So I am looking for your advice, opinions, suggestions, pros and cons on whether I should consider Section 8 renters or not. This is for my duplex that is owner occupied on one side, so I still have the ability to be selective about who I rent to, as I would prefer if the renters had older children since I have a German Shepherd who has access to the entire yard. I searched the forums, but haven't seen much information on this.

As always, thank you in advance and looking forward to your input!

Nancy

[Deborah Saddler]

You would think that section 8 would work closely with landlords, but they have no system in place presently would help to manage and retain tenants. Everything is in favor of the tenants and not the landlord/owner. There is no mediation, or systems for problem solving. My biggest problem, if a tenant damages my property, who pays for it?