CMHA Section 8 Refuse to Pay Back Rent During Inspection
Accountant · Los Angeles · Member since 2022 · 17 posts · 13 votes
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have experience or frustration with CMHA not paying back rent during the inspection period? In my scenario, Sec 8 came out to do their inspection on the property around end of March but it didn't pass inspection after several tries until end of June. I paid my property manager in April for the repairs that needed to be done on the property as soon as I knew about it. Now that inspection is cleared, CMHA refuses to pay back rent for May and June. Some of the reasons why it got delayed was because tenant got covid and it had to be delayed for another several weeks. Is there anyway I can recoup back rent I didn't get during the inspection period?? My PM said it's not possible.....even though everybody says Sec 8 provides guaranteed rents...
Too bad the mortgage doesn't work that way.
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have experience or frustration with CMHA not paying back rent during the inspection period? In my scenario, Sec 8 came out to do their inspection on the property around end of March but it didn't pass inspection after several tries until end of June. I paid my property manager in April for the repairs that needed to be done on the property as soon as I knew about it. Now that inspection is cleared, CMHA refuses to pay back rent for May and June. Some of the reasons why it got delayed was because tenant got covid and it had to be delayed for another several weeks. Is there anyway I can recoup back rent I didn't get during the inspection period?? My PM said it's not possible.....even though everybody says Sec 8 provides guaranteed rents...
Ha, we had CMHA not not only not pay back rent, but when we completed repairs on time, they didn't even show up to their own inspections. We completed all the repairs, scheduled an inspection before the deadline, and they re-scheduled multiple times (last minute when they even bothered to call) and no call/ no-showed on at least one occasion. We were ready for 2 months before THEY showed up to their own inspection. Still stiffed us for almost a grand.
I commend them on saving the government a few hundred dollars. I am sure it will be put to good use.
Does anyone actually wonder why landlords are wary (and weary) of this program at this point?
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have experience or frustration with CMHA not paying back rent during the inspection period? In my scenario, Sec 8 came out to do their inspection on the property around end of March but it didn't pass inspection after several tries until end of June. I paid my property manager in April for the repairs that needed to be done on the property as soon as I knew about it. Now that inspection is cleared, CMHA refuses to pay back rent for May and June. Some of the reasons why it got delayed was because tenant got covid and it had to be delayed for another several weeks. Is there anyway I can recoup back rent I didn't get during the inspection period?? My PM said it's not possible.....even though everybody says Sec 8 provides guaranteed rents...
Ha, we had CMHA not not only not pay back rent, but when we completed repairs on time, they didn't even show up to their own inspections. We completed all the repairs, scheduled an inspection before the deadline, and they re-scheduled multiple times (last minute when they even bothered to call) and no call/ no-showed on at least one occasion. We were ready for 2 months before THEY showed up to their own inspection. Still stiffed us for almost a grand.
I commend them on saving the government a few hundred dollars. I am sure it will be put to good use.
Does anyone actually wonder why landlords are wary (and weary) of this program at this point?
Hmm I have done 100s and 100s and 10OS probably more then 1k, CMHA inspections. Not only do they pay the back rent, as long as not abated, I get increases yearly. If I have an issue, I send an email to my collogues there and they take care of it. Its ALL about knowledge and your team. How did you lose 2k? Was your rent abated as you did not do the repairs in the 30-day window? Did they show up after the 30 day window? If so well yes 100% they would pay as they are the ones who delayed it.
I have 3 inspections this week, all will pass,
All the best
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have experience or frustration with CMHA not paying back rent during the inspection period? In my scenario, Sec 8 came out to do their inspection on the property around end of March but it didn't pass inspection after several tries until end of June. I paid my property manager in April for the repairs that needed to be done on the property as soon as I knew about it. Now that inspection is cleared, CMHA refuses to pay back rent for May and June. Some of the reasons why it got delayed was because tenant got covid and it had to be delayed for another several weeks. Is there anyway I can recoup back rent I didn't get during the inspection period?? My PM said it's not possible.....even though everybody says Sec 8 provides guaranteed rents...
Hoping someone has some guidance on a CMHA situation we're in. Here's the backstory.
We purchased a property end of June with a CMHA tenant in place. I submitted the change of ownership packet. Heard nothing back. Called and emailed several departments with every new person that finally replied sending me to a different person/department. This went on until November 13th when my file was finally assigned to someone. Then an inspection was scheduled for December 15th. Its now December 27th. No one has gotten back to me in 2 weeks with the inspection report. And on top of that, i am being told that even though the tenant has been living in my unit since June, and all the paperwork was submitted SEVERAL times over the last 6 months (with a paper trail to prove it) that they will not pay any back rent.
Has anyone had it drag on this long and gotten back rent paid?
Joshua,
We have dealt with section 8 on behalf of one of our hedge funds, and when the hedge fund took their sweet time making repairs, Section 8 never paid for that back rent. Sorry, it’s just the way it works
Do you also work with smaller section 8 investors? Or just the hedge funds?
@Mallory Simmons Six months rent and you didn't file for eviction. I thought there were caseworkers for each family. I am really curious what others will say as I haven't dealt with this space. Did you send this certified mail? I am sorry for your situation. This is one of those stories that we should be reading in the online news about why government programs don't work.
Not sure if you start your own thread if you will get a better response.
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have experience or frustration with CMHA not paying back rent during the inspection period? In my scenario, Sec 8 came out to do their inspection on the property around end of March but it didn't pass inspection after several tries until end of June. I paid my property manager in April for the repairs that needed to be done on the property as soon as I knew about it. Now that inspection is cleared, CMHA refuses to pay back rent for May and June. Some of the reasons why it got delayed was because tenant got covid and it had to be delayed for another several weeks. Is there anyway I can recoup back rent I didn't get during the inspection period?? My PM said it's not possible.....even though everybody says Sec 8 provides guaranteed rents...
Ha, we had CMHA not not only not pay back rent, but when we completed repairs on time, they didn't even show up to their own inspections. We completed all the repairs, scheduled an inspection before the deadline, and they re-scheduled multiple times (last minute when they even bothered to call) and no call/ no-showed on at least one occasion. We were ready for 2 months before THEY showed up to their own inspection. Still stiffed us for almost a grand.
I commend them on saving the government a few hundred dollars. I am sure it will be put to good use.
Does anyone actually wonder why landlords are wary (and weary) of this program at this point?
Hmm I have done 100s and 100s and 10OS probably more then 1k, CMHA inspections. Not only do they pay the back rent, as long as not abated, I get increases yearly. If I have an issue, I send an email to my collogues there and they take care of it. Its ALL about knowledge and your team. How did you lose 2k? Was your rent abated as you did not do the repairs in the 30-day window? Did they show up after the 30 day window? If so well yes 100% they would pay as they are the ones who delayed it.
I have 3 inspections this week, all will pass,
All the best
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have experience or frustration with CMHA not paying back rent during the inspection period? In my scenario, Sec 8 came out to do their inspection on the property around end of March but it didn't pass inspection after several tries until end of June. I paid my property manager in April for the repairs that needed to be done on the property as soon as I knew about it. Now that inspection is cleared, CMHA refuses to pay back rent for May and June. Some of the reasons why it got delayed was because tenant got covid and it had to be delayed for another several weeks. Is there anyway I can recoup back rent I didn't get during the inspection period?? My PM said it's not possible.....even though everybody says Sec 8 provides guaranteed rents...
Ha, we had CMHA not not only not pay back rent, but when we completed repairs on time, they didn't even show up to their own inspections. We completed all the repairs, scheduled an inspection before the deadline, and they re-scheduled multiple times (last minute when they even bothered to call) and no call/ no-showed on at least one occasion. We were ready for 2 months before THEY showed up to their own inspection. Still stiffed us for almost a grand.
I commend them on saving the government a few hundred dollars. I am sure it will be put to good use.
Does anyone actually wonder why landlords are wary (and weary) of this program at this point?
Hmm I have done 100s and 100s and 10OS probably more then 1k, CMHA inspections. Not only do they pay the back rent, as long as not abated, I get increases yearly. If I have an issue, I send an email to my collogues there and they take care of it. Its ALL about knowledge and your team. How did you lose 2k? Was your rent abated as you did not do the repairs in the 30-day window? Did they show up after the 30 day window? If so well yes 100% they would pay as they are the ones who delayed it.
I have 3 inspections this week, all will pass,
All the best
Something is not adding up, they ALWAYS show up, and suing lol, good luck with that 100% waste of time. It seems someone on your team is screwing up, NOT CMHA. ONE call/email I would have it taken care of
BTW I have about 200 CMHA and another 100 or so other govt programs. I am moving another in in about 10 days, LOVE the programs, they pay like clockwork.
Good luck
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have experience or frustration with CMHA not paying back rent during the inspection period? In my scenario, Sec 8 came out to do their inspection on the property around end of March but it didn't pass inspection after several tries until end of June. I paid my property manager in April for the repairs that needed to be done on the property as soon as I knew about it. Now that inspection is cleared, CMHA refuses to pay back rent for May and June. Some of the reasons why it got delayed was because tenant got covid and it had to be delayed for another several weeks. Is there anyway I can recoup back rent I didn't get during the inspection period?? My PM said it's not possible.....even though everybody says Sec 8 provides guaranteed rents...
Just wondering what ended up happening. Im getting into this section 8 sector and just reading and learning?
Something is not adding up here. My property recently underwent a Sec 8 inspection in Cleveland. It was scheduled, inspector came when they said they would, did the inspection. It failed, sent me a list of items that need to be addressed, and automatically rescheduled the re-inspection for 3 weeks later.I had my guy come and address all the issues 3 days later. Inspection passed and I raised my rents by $300mo.
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have experience or frustration with CMHA not paying back rent during the inspection period? In my scenario, Sec 8 came out to do their inspection on the property around end of March but it didn't pass inspection after several tries until end of June. I paid my property manager in April for the repairs that needed to be done on the property as soon as I knew about it. Now that inspection is cleared, CMHA refuses to pay back rent for May and June. Some of the reasons why it got delayed was because tenant got covid and it had to be delayed for another several weeks. Is there anyway I can recoup back rent I didn't get during the inspection period?? My PM said it's not possible.....even though everybody says Sec 8 provides guaranteed rents...
Ha, we had CMHA not not only not pay back rent, but when we completed repairs on time, they didn't even show up to their own inspections. We completed all the repairs, scheduled an inspection before the deadline, and they re-scheduled multiple times (last minute when they even bothered to call) and no call/ no-showed on at least one occasion. We were ready for 2 months before THEY showed up to their own inspection. Still stiffed us for almost a grand.
I commend them on saving the government a few hundred dollars. I am sure it will be put to good use.
Does anyone actually wonder why landlords are wary (and weary) of this program at this point?
Hmm I have done 100s and 100s and 10OS probably more then 1k, CMHA inspections. Not only do they pay the back rent, as long as not abated, I get increases yearly. If I have an issue, I send an email to my collogues there and they take care of it. Its ALL about knowledge and your team. How did you lose 2k? Was your rent abated as you did not do the repairs in the 30-day window? Did they show up after the 30 day window? If so well yes 100% they would pay as they are the ones who delayed it.
I have 3 inspections this week, all will pass,
All the best
Something is not adding up, they ALWAYS show up, and suing lol, good luck with that 100% waste of time. It seems someone on your team is screwing up, NOT CMHA. ONE call/email I would have it taken care of
BTW I have about 200 CMHA and another 100 or so other govt programs. I am moving another in in about 10 days, LOVE the programs, they pay like clockwork.
Good luck
Ha, always show up.... That has never been my experience... in fact in the handful of inspections we've had, they have only actually one time shown up the first scheduled time. And then for the re-inspection resulting from that, they cancelled the day of, or no-call no-showed all of the re-inspections that they scheduled (we wasted our time showing up), for TWO F*CKING MONTHS, and then stiffed us the rent for the time they failed to show up for their re-inspection.
The final sec 8 unit (hopefully last ever) we have, they cancelled the inspection 2 times this November. Was scheduled for beginning of the month, and the day of the inspection, they call and reschedule, and then reschedule again, finally do it at the end of the month. We purposely left 2 items for them to "find": a broken door closer on a screen door and a handrail that had come loose going to the attic. They missed them both and *shockingly* passed the unit.
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have experience or frustration with CMHA not paying back rent during the inspection period? In my scenario, Sec 8 came out to do their inspection on the property around end of March but it didn't pass inspection after several tries until end of June. I paid my property manager in April for the repairs that needed to be done on the property as soon as I knew about it. Now that inspection is cleared, CMHA refuses to pay back rent for May and June. Some of the reasons why it got delayed was because tenant got covid and it had to be delayed for another several weeks. Is there anyway I can recoup back rent I didn't get during the inspection period?? My PM said it's not possible.....even though everybody says Sec 8 provides guaranteed rents...
Ha, we had CMHA not not only not pay back rent, but when we completed repairs on time, they didn't even show up to their own inspections. We completed all the repairs, scheduled an inspection before the deadline, and they re-scheduled multiple times (last minute when they even bothered to call) and no call/ no-showed on at least one occasion. We were ready for 2 months before THEY showed up to their own inspection. Still stiffed us for almost a grand.
I commend them on saving the government a few hundred dollars. I am sure it will be put to good use.
Does anyone actually wonder why landlords are wary (and weary) of this program at this point?
Hmm I have done 100s and 100s and 10OS probably more then 1k, CMHA inspections. Not only do they pay the back rent, as long as not abated, I get increases yearly. If I have an issue, I send an email to my collogues there and they take care of it. Its ALL about knowledge and your team. How did you lose 2k? Was your rent abated as you did not do the repairs in the 30-day window? Did they show up after the 30 day window? If so well yes 100% they would pay as they are the ones who delayed it.
I have 3 inspections this week, all will pass,
All the best
Something is not adding up, they ALWAYS show up, and suing lol, good luck with that 100% waste of time. It seems someone on your team is screwing up, NOT CMHA. ONE call/email I would have it taken care of
BTW I have about 200 CMHA and another 100 or so other govt programs. I am moving another in in about 10 days, LOVE the programs, they pay like clockwork.
Good luck
Ha, always show up.... That has never been my experience... in fact in the handful of inspections we've had, they have only actually one time shown up the first scheduled time. And then for the re-inspection resulting from that, they cancelled the day of, or no-call no-showed all of the re-inspections that they scheduled (we wasted our time showing up), for TWO F*CKING MONTHS, and then stiffed us the rent for the time they failed to show up for their re-inspection.
The final sec 8 unit (hopefully last ever) we have, they cancelled the inspection 2 times this November. Was scheduled for beginning of the month, and the day of the inspection, they call and reschedule, and then reschedule again, finally do it at the end of the month. We purposely left 2 items for them to "find": a broken door closer on a screen door and a handrail that had come loose going to the attic. They missed them both and *shockingly* passed the unit.
I have had probably 2k inspections, VERY rare they did not show and if they did they would apologize and I reschedule, it seems you are just bad luck, I had a move in last week, and will have another 3, 5 next week,
BTW real smart move leaving items off of on purpose yep that was smart, NOT.)( sounds like BS as NOBODY purposely leaves off any items why would you ?) It seems you really do not have any idea what you are doing. If they failed it for the 2nd time you would have lost the tenant. ME I would get a 3rd inspection as we know what we are doing. Not sure of the meaning of this post as it makes zero sense. My colleagues and I have done 1ks and 1ks of inspections, it always works out. I will move in another 100 or so this year,
All the best,
Something is not adding up here. My property recently underwent a Sec 8 inspection in Cleveland. It was scheduled, inspector came when they said they would, did the inspection. It failed, sent me a list of items that need to be addressed, and automatically rescheduled the re-inspection for 3 weeks later.I had my guy come and address all the issues 3 days later. Inspection passed and I raised my rents by $300mo.
EXACTLY how it works, IMO this poster is FOS