Section 8 HUD tenants are usually families, or the elderly, or single parents that need these vouchers and properties to survive, they're not going to risk their livelihood so recklessly.Furthermore, I do agree that owners will all too often invest pennies on the dollar into a property and expect it to suffice.

We do background check, send them SAMPLE lease with Holding Fee Agreement.

Once my parents told me our tenants bathroom was nicer than their own I quit upgrading unless I had a complaint or there was a serious issue.

They have helped my parents retire comfortably, paid my kids way through college and been a great way to store and build wealth.

This includes sources of income and withholding amounts. 

My wife's parents live in Castle Rock (1.5 hours away). 

The tenant has not met the requirements of withholding rent.If the tenant claims they have moved out, ask them to state that in writing (email or text is sufficient) so you can enter, remove their belongings, and take possession.

The tenant may also withhold rent, but in response, the landlord may sue the tenant for nonpayment of rent.

Ok, lets stop calling this adult thats living with his parents a child!

I’ve never considered cash for keys as an option, and don’t recommend it but if there is a situation where someone were to do it for whatever reason, just be sure to withhold that payment until the tenant is completely out, property is fully inspected and found to be in acceptable condition and locks are changed.