Section 8 Tenant - Retracted 60-Day Notice

[Johnathan Blassingame]

I recently inherited a triplex with section 8 tenants in Trenton, NJ (Mercer County). Unit 1 has a tenant paying $1,058 / month (state pays $1,000, tenant pays $58). His lease is set to expire on 10/29/22 and he gave his 60-day notice within the appropriate timeframe.

However, the tenant emailed me today asking if he could rescind his 60-day notice and stay in the unit until he can find another apartment. He cc’ed his section 8 representative who replied that I would need to confirm that it is okay for him to stay in the unit in order for DCA to continue paying their portion of his rent.

He has been a good tenant for the duration of his tenure and I don’t mind if he stays. I’m very new to managing property, so I’m not sure what my next steps should be. I want to confirm that the tenant can stay, but I’m not sure what to do besides responding to the email. Should present him with a new lease? Should I allow him to continue month to month under the terms of the old lease (in place when I inherited the property)? 

Any feedback is appreciated.

thanks, 

John