Current tenant applied for Section 8

[Nicholas Boccella]

Hello all,

I have a current tenant in a duplex who was approved based on their current income.  They have been with me for over a year and are good tenants so far.  She just messaged me today that she applied for and received a section 8 voucher.  She wants to send me the packet to fill out.

My question is, am I required to accept section 8 payments from a current tenant?  What are the implications of accepting and denying section 8.  My understanding is that section 8 is not a protected class in PA at the moment.

Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks,
Nick

[Jose Jacob]

Quote from @Nicholas Boccella:

Hello all,

I have a current tenant in a duplex who was approved based on their current income.  They have been with me for over a year and are good tenants so far.  She just messaged me today that she applied for and received a section 8 voucher.  She wants to send me the packet to fill out.

My question is, am I required to accept section 8 payments from a current tenant?  What are the implications of accepting and denying section 8.  My understanding is that section 8 is not a protected class in PA at the moment.

Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks,
Nick

 There are lot of misunderstanding about Section 8 voucher and inspection.  Once you understand the process and procedures, you will always be looking for Section 8 tenants.  Accepting or denying  Section 8 voucher depends on State laws.  IN New York, it is illegal to discriminate against source of income which means denying section 8 vouchers.  I know several landlords love to take section 8 tenants due to guaranteed rent from the Govt.  Inspection is very simple process, not to worry too much.  Rent is guaranteed.