All Forum Posts by: Allan W.

Thanks to Alan Thompson, Jay Hinrichs.

ALWAYS, more to the story than Told!
Why Rehab property when you can SELL RE COURSES (and make million$).

Thanks Fella's. I hope that fraud reporter is anonymous and that something is done. I seriously doubt that the Landlord would lose his ability to rent to another Sec.8 tenant (he's a slum-lord). The neighbor's hate this house, but i'm pretty sure that when/if this tenant leaves, another Sec.8 tenant will replace them (hopefully not as bad).

Bump...

Investigating Section 8 Fraud?

There is a tenant in my neighborhood that lives with her ex-con boyfriend. She’s on the lease, he is not. It could easily be proved that he lives there (public records, etc). This is so common, that it has become a Joke.

• What usually happens when Section 8 investigates this type of FRAUD?
• -If they find out, what does Section 8 do to the Tenant (section 8 recipient)
• -What if “The Landlord KNOWS” that an extra boarder is staying at the property?
• -What happens if the Landlords also KNOWS and does nothing about it?
• -Is the Landlord held to a standard of LAW?

Does the agreement between HUD and the Landlord have a "responsibility" clause holding the Landlord responsible?

I can appreciate that. I'm not a 'fear monger.' All I'm saying is 'Look at this and CYA.' I sell insurance, and am privy to ALL KINDS of actions that take place; Because when they do; I'm the guy who hears about it FIRST (not the adjuster, not the attorney,--->ME)

Anyway, i understand the case was against the an owner occupied property and a Landlord not occupying the place MIGHT BE held to a lower standard. NEVER-THE-LESS,....the Attorneys that i work with (Civil defense lawyers) have given me 'HEADS UP!' I SHARED the legal trend going on TODAY. Do what you will with the information.

You can't present a case to the court without 'causes of action.' The case was presented by an attorney who specializes in dog nuisance cases (a very common problem these days).

That depends on the local authority law. If your county/city has statues that prohibit NUISANCE Dogs, they would have a case against the LANDLORD that knew of the problem (especially if the lease explicitly says 'no dogs' and the Landlord knew the tenant had a nuisance Dog and did nothing about it).

www.dogbitelaw.com

LOL...'Feudalistic views on landlord tenant relationships?'

Bhahahahaa. ;)

I might be inclined to take offense if i knew what the *&^% he was talking about.

I'm saying THIS; In plain English. If a lawsuit ensues, You will be HELD ACCOUNTABLE for what your tenant did or does on your property ESPECIALLY if you knew what was going on. If your tenant is a Drug Dealer, (and if you don't know this one you are really NAIVE), AND THE 'Feds or the Sheriff' makes a Drug bust at your house, there's a very good possibility that the house could be shut-down AS a rental property for a period of time (look it up). If your tenant harbored a dangerous dog and you knew about it, and the Dog Bites someone, you will be named as a bonafide defendant (a judge will listen to that argument---its been done before and will happen again---look it up)

Sorry...if I appear 'feudalistic!'

LOL

Thomas...you are absolutely correct. MANY landlords refuse to take responsibility and say 'hey,...i didn't know!' 

LOL

In my area of the country, THERE are so many Personal Injury Lawyers, with Hugh resources to sue, THEY would basically make anyone cave and pay just to get out of a lawsuit (not worth it).

Here's another read on 'How Landlords get sued' - - - #1 reason DOG BITES!

http://southfloridainjuryaccidentblog.com/2014/11/...

I forgot to add this page.

Basically, if the Landlord 'knew' the dog was dangerous (aka; dangerous breed not covered by insurance), then the Landlord would be held responsible. SINCE 'Lawyers go after $, and tenants have no $, expect to get sued if you allow a dangerous breed dog or ANY dog (imo) on the property without the proper insurance coverage.

http://doglaw.hugpug.com/doglaw_031.html

~Alan