Section 8 payments

Section 8 payments

Investor ยท Pittsburgh, PA ยท Member since 2016 ยท 1 post ยท 1 vote

Hello family I do have a question and would like people with experience to advise on options.A good friend who is new in the rental business and he went with section 8 tenant, unfortunately the tenant is a bit difficult/rude etc and it creates an unhealthy environment. Also the tenant when she applied for the place was not approved for the whole amount but she promised to make up the $150 difference and pay out of pocket  ,all was ok for awhile then issues came up with late payments and she got upset when he complained and now not paying the side deal payments. She also reported him to an agency that fights for homeless people and one of their attorneys called and left message.I know he should not have done that deal but been new in the business he made that mistake,know both of them can get in trouble but what are his options,he really doesn't want to deal with her long term and her one year lease is gone as of December 2025 so on a month to month.Water and sewer in his name but she was supposed to pay that also but now everything is at a standstill. Any advise would be greatly appreciated,no insults please ๐Ÿ™ 

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Drew SygitBusiness Member
Property Manager ยท Royal Oak, MI ยท Member since 2012 ยท 13k+ posts ยท 9k+ votes
5mo

Oh, and your friend should hire a property manager to protect them from their ignorance.

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  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager ยท Royal Oak, MI ยท Member since 2012 ยท 13k+ posts ยท 9k+ votes
    5mo

    Evict this tenant and start over.

  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager ยท Royal Oak, MI ยท Member since 2012 ยท 13k+ posts ยท 9k+ votes
    5mo

    Oh, and your friend should hire a property manager to protect them from their ignorance.

  • Real Estate Agent ยท Memphis ยท Member since 2026 ยท 606 posts ยท 353 votes
    5mo

    It sounds like the biggest issue here isn't Section 8 itself โ€” it's that the original arrangement created expectations outside the formal approval structure.

    At this point, I'd be very careful about trying to solve this through informal agreements or verbal understandings. Since an attorney is already involved and there are allegations or complaints being raised, the best move is probably to focus on documentation, lease compliance, payment records, and following the proper process from here forward.

    If the lease expired in December and the tenancy is now month-to-month, I'd want to understand the local notice requirements and any Housing Choice Voucher rules before making decisions. The fact that the relationship has become adversarial makes it even more important to stay process-driven rather than emotion-driven.

    For me, the lesson here is that predictability matters more than flexibility. Whenever payment arrangements, utility reimbursements, or side agreements start drifting away from what's documented, things can get complicated quickly when the relationship deteriorates. At this stage, I'd probably encourage your friend to consult a local landlord-tenant attorney so he fully understands his options and obligations before taking any further action.

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