Worcester Section 8 tenant (raising rent & evicting)

[Anton Orlik]

Hi All,

I'm looking at a multi in Worcester currently occupied with section 8 tenants. From what I've gathered speaking to the housing authority my options in raising rent or removing tenants, even if month to month, are extremely limited and nearly scary.

Any local landlords knowledgeable about section 8 tenants who could spare maybe 5 minutes for a few questions? Maybe a quick call?

Thanks!

[Brian Garlington]

@Anton Orlik

I have section 8 tenants at properties here in the San Francisco Bay Area....not sure about Massachusets, but out here,...even as strict as evictions and rent control are out here, 

The "BENEFIT" to having section 8 tenants is if they are month to month you should be able to evict them with no problem.....IF they are month to month....just give a 60 day notice.....

The "ADDITIONAL BENEFIT" is that because their rent is subsidized by the government you have LESS restrictions regarding raising their rent....

This means you should definitely talk with someone else at the section 8 office and/or look up online what the rules are with your local housing authority. i find it hard to believe that in your area the section 8 rules are stricter than out here.

Give yourself some good kharma though man and don't evict tenants simply because they are on section 8. It's guaranteed income and when you screen the tenants correctly (like I've done) they can be the most loyal and low maintenance, long term tenants you will ever have.