Are Section 8 tenants are MUCH harder to evict compared to normal tenants?

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If so, why?

Travis Biziorek · Answer

I've recently started an eviction on a S8 tenant of mine in Detroit.

The process will be identical to a normal, cash paying tenant with one big exception.

The housing authority will continue to pay the voucher amount during the eviction process.

That's a big win for me because, generally, when you're evicting, the tenant stopped paying rent. So I'm happy I continue to collect rent for the 3-4 months that it will take me to evict.

Obviously, I'd be much happier if the tenant wasn't trashing the house and I didn't have to kick her and her 5 kids out.

But it's been a lucrative 5 years. Ask me how lucrative it will be after this turnover though lol

Sam Applegate · Answer

@James McGovernIt's important to understand state laws, but the process is generally the same.In my experience, Section 8 tenants usually pay on time because they know that getting evicted would make it difficult for them to find another property to rent.

James Wise · Answer

No, so long as you don't accept partial rent, it's same process.

Bob S. · Answer

NO, it's the same process, But why would you?

Russell Brazil · Answer

There's no difference.

Travis Biziorek · Answer

Interesting. We called and confirmed they'd continue to pay throughout, so I guess we're lucky there!

Samuel Eddinger · Answer

@James McGovern - There are differences in CT. In some circumstances the NTQ goes from 5 days to 30 days (things like lapse of time evictions).

Drew Sygit · Answer

@James McGovern we've evicted both and there's not really any difference.

@Travis Biziorek payment continuity really depend on the Housing Commission and caseworker. We've had several that abate the rent as soon as they find out an eviction is being pursued.

Are Section 8 tenants are MUCH harder to evict compared to normal tenants?

Are Section 8 tenants are MUCH harder to evict compared to normal tenants?

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