What happens with Section 8 Pays Old Landlord

[Alvin Ng]

Hi Bigger Pockets,

I need your advice on how to proceed with my situation. I closed on a property on June 1 which has a tenant on section 8. Before closing, i called Section 8 and they informed me that it should be taken care of once the change of ownership happens and to call back once it closes. I called back on June 1 and was instructed to fill out a bunch of forms and sent them back. These forms were confirmed to be forwarded to the agent responsible for this property by June 7. Everything good so far...

Except, i didn't hear back from the agent for over 3 weeks. So i called them to get an update and it turned out the worker had left and someone new was assigned to the property. She asked me to resubmit the forms, which i promptly did. However, when i asked about the June rent, the agent informed me that it had already been paid to the previous owner and there was nothing they could do.

I'd appreciate any feedback and help on this. Thanks!

[Thomas S.]

You ask the seller to pass along the rent. If they agree you are OK otherwise you serve your tenant with a pay or quit notice and follow through with a eviction if necessary. You did not receive rent payment you treat the same as any other tenant non payment. They fix it or you evict, including a late fee.

Strictly business.