Section 8 landlord payment checks are issued the 1st of every month. If your lease starts on the 15th of the month, you will receive the prorated amount of a full month rent. All future payments will be issued on…
A letter will be mailed to the tenant and you with a breakdown of how much the tenant’s monthly rent payment to you will be. You must charge the tenant this amount unless you receive a rent change notice from…
Yes, you must have a lease signed with the tenant with a starting date that matches the start of the Housing Authority Payment (HAP) contract. The contract will be an addendum to your lease that you sign with the tenant…
After you and the tenant have received confirmation that the property has passed inspection, the tenant can then move into the property.
You are not obligated to correct the problems found in an initial inspection. If the repairs are not made, the property will not be eligible for the Section 8 program and the applicant will not be able to use their…
There are a variety of reasons why a property may fail an inspection. The Housing Authority will send a letter to you and the applicant with any/all issues that caused the property to fail the inspection. You will be given…
While it is not required, the inspector will need means to access to the property. It is also beneficial to attend inspections so that any issues found can be pointed out in detail. Some minor problems can potentially be remedied…
The purpose of HQS inspections is to identify any health or safety deficiencies in a property. If you have any specific concerns or questions, please contact the Housing Authority.
You will have the choice to adjust the rent amount to a point that it will be approved for the tenant, but you are not obligated to so. If you do not wish to adjust the rent, the applicant will…
You must have an applicant with a Section 8 voucher (properties cannot be “pre-approved” for the program). There is paperwork that will need completed which the applicant should have. If you have any questions or need assistance filling out any…
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