Alabama Eviction advice

[Ahmad Moore]

I have a tenant that’s under Section 8 and been renting from me about 4 months. Her payments has been sporadic but has paid except I haven’t received November’s payment as of ( 11/20/21.)  

Because of the condition and where it’s heading along with other lease violations such as non tenants living there, filth, etc. I’ve sent her 7 days to cure and I also contacted Section 8.

My question, should I be prepared to get a lawyer to proceed with my eviction as I’m sure she won’t be out in the time allotted or should I just file the paperwork myself since I have a little leverage being that she has a voucher.

Section 8 told me they won’t pay me for Dec if my plans are to have her gone.. but it will be kind of messed up if she’s still in my house with their voucher after deadline.. but at this point I told them I just want her gone!

[Drew Sygit]

FYI - Section 8 didn't sign a lease with you, the tenant did.

So, Section 8 is under no obligation to you once they terminate their payments to you, that they solely make on behalf of the tenant.

You should have clearly understood this from the beginning...