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Terry Lao Section 8 tenant vs normal paying tenant in a recession
18 January 2019 | 19 replies
Very  very few on Section 8 get caught up because they don't have the ability to get a 2nd job (it would ruin their housing voucher) and they don't the same fiscal resources.That all being said I'm sure our experiences vary based on the how the state runs the program. 
Paulo DaSilva Massachusetts section 8 landlords
15 September 2020 | 6 replies
The good of it is they require inspections which keeps your property up to date and most tenants do not want to lose the voucher.
Joshua H. My First 2: New Member Introduction! Pittsburgh
7 April 2016 | 8 replies
With the potential tenant with section 8 the only thing that we did was fill out the voucher and submit it.
John Woodrich Landlords sue Minneapolis over Section 8
28 June 2017 | 4 replies
Landlords are suing Minneapolis over the requirement to accept Section 8 housing vouchers: http://www.startribune.com/landlords-sue-minneapol...Personally I am not surprised about this and think they may be successful as this ordinance is really discriminating against the landlords. 
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19 September 2006 | 8 replies
Also, does anyone know if its possible to rent a single family home to a sec. 8 voucher tenant ?
Alex Rosen Investing in a property that's 70% Section 8 Housing
20 August 2019 | 3 replies
Is the 70% property based or tenant based vouchers?  
Omer Zakai Townhomes in Grayson Valley
12 August 2021 | 3 replies
However, not sure if the voucher for a 2BRs is over $1000 
Joseph Schommer Marijuana grow in SF rental garage
19 May 2024 | 14 replies
They don't even take away your voucher if you burn your landlord's house down with a grow operation.
Account Closed Little Village Room Sizes, Are they really this small?
4 February 2017 | 9 replies
You'd be amazed at how some tenants stretch the meaning of a bedroom.However, if you're plan is to rent out to a Section 8 voucher holder now or in the future, measure the rooms to ensure they meet the minimum (I think its 70 sqft).
Kash Chau Section 8 in Hartford CT.
27 October 2016 | 9 replies
Before section 8 issues a new voucher to a tenant ( which allows them to move) they will give the owner some time to fix the problem.