He said he would comply with the request, but he continuously lied.

The more criteria you use for screening the more likely you are to fail to comply with applicable law and the more difficult it is for you to prove you did not discriminate.

That is in the City of Cincinnati so you have to comply with Cincinnati ordinances as well as Ohio landlord tenant law.

However, I'd suggest checking the activities with your RE CPA to make sure you comply with the rules.

Obviously there is a lot to discuss on this topic, but for a very quick glance, here are a few pro's and con's to consider when thinking about section 8 rentals:Pros:Guaranteed Rent Payments -> The government pays a significant portion (if not all) of the rent directly to the landlord, providing a reliable and steady income stream.High Demand -> There is often a high demand for Section 8 housing, reducing the risk of long vacancy periods.Cons:Inspection and Compliance -> The property must pass an initial inspection and comply with health and safety standards set by the local housing authority.

Such an agreement should detail how rental income and expenses will be split to avoid discrepancies and comply with IRS regulations.It's essential for both cousins to adhere to IRS guidelines, which require accurate reporting of rental income and expenses based on ownership percentages.

As a matter of fact, I had a discussion with a flipper a few weeks ago that brought this new reg to my attention, he was considering getting out of the business realizing that now he would have to comply, and that it would substantially hurt his bottom line.For me, as a conservative leader, I see it as a positive.

The tenant is complying now after a couple notices. 

Hopefully, they will understand and comply with your request.Best of luck resolving this!

Housing stock in RI is older, look at the lead laws and see what it would take for your property to comply.