Section 8 tenant eviction problem - Need help with attorneys

[Rajesh Patel]

I had a section 8 tenant. This tenant left but illegally subleased the apartment to someone else. Section 8 refuses to do anything. We never got possession of the unit. Can we hold section 8 accountable? Would you be able to recommend any attorney in Bay Area focusing on Oakland CA?

[Jonathan Taylor Smith]

That sucks... But I doubt you can hold Section 8 legally accountable. Did that person move elsewhere using their voucher with another landlord? At best, the housing authority may revoke that person's voucher, because there should be a requirement to be in good standing with the former landlord when moving to maintain the voucher. But even that depends on how well the agency is ran. You'll need to file eviction against the former tenant and any/all now occupying the property.