Duplex purchase - Inheriting Section 8 tenant

[Rory Coyle]

Hey All,

I'm purchasing a duplex in Columbus, which is fully rented. One of the tenants is Section 8. Just curious if anyone whose been in a similar situation has advice. I'm already following up with Columbus Metro Housing Authority. Just want to make sure I'm fully in compliance and don't let anything fall threw the cracks once I'm officially the landlord.

Thanks!

[Marc Winter]

Read over the Sec 8 lease provided by the housing authority in that location.  

Also, search online for minimum health/safety/physical requirements of the property/unit.  Make sure those items are up to code and you'll have no problem with the Sec 8 inspections.

In my experience, the owner or manager should inspect the unit AT LEAST 2x/year--Sec 8 or not.

Good luck, Mr. Landlord!