The guy is probably a drug addict, spent all his money, the utilities are probably in the dads name, and so the dad is trying to cut his losses too, so moved all the sons stuff out. 

He may be on the road to recovery from his addictions and he may be trying to make amends.

Before I took over the apt building I managed, the owner had to kick someone out who had been a great tenant, but got addicted to gambling. 

This is an extremely wide law that covers everything from diabetes to food addiction to you name it. 

I just googled: landlord fined for not taking section 8And found several headlines from Mass and NY where landlords were fined.It's unbelievable that the Federal Government can force a landlord to enter into a one side contract that is detrimental to the landlord, places him/her at a disadvantage of being able to enforce while adding an additional risk, burden of paperwork and accountability without remuneration.

I have Amazon Prime and am currently addicted to Vikings LOL. 

Got a note from BP that it had been a while since I've been on, so I feel the need to re-earn my Addict badge!

Personally speaking, it sounds like an awful deal from the outset, and if you are determined to blow $200k - can I recommend a healthy cocaine addiction and numerous hookers?

No one is on a lease it is a self run sober living home for people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.

Think about what you would do when the three months are up and she can't afford the rent.Also, see this topic, which got an unbelievably big response: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/197591-would-you-approve-an-applicant-with-a-big-advance-rent-payment