Non-Section 8 Tenant Wants to Sublease to a Section 8 Tenant

[Frank S.]

Hi there, 

Here is a strange question.  This is specific to Chicago, IL for non-owner occupied properties.

How do you handle subleases?  What's the most efficient way to do them?  Do I screen my tenant's selection or do they do it on their own.

Now, what about when they want to sublease to a Section 8 tenant?  Fair Housing in Chicago protects Section 8 voucher holders, does this also apply to sublease? Can a landlord deny a Section 8 prospect?

Thanks, 

[Jake C.]

Please, please, please: speak to a competent attorney about this and do not rely on replies on this forum. You need bulletproof sublease language in your lease if you want to go down this route.

I think the Section 8 question is irrelevant as Section 8 will not allow a sublease. And, even if they did, barring some unique scenarios, I cannot imagine a Section 8 sublease ending up beneficial to you.