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Post: Section 8
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- Tampa, FL
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Originally posted by @Jonathan R.:
@Patti Robertson Long time no chat with. Your advice is always appreciated. I ran into a new one today with my local housing authority. This is my 4th Section 8 tenant so things are going great but this one was a bit nuts. We passed our initial inspection on the second try after waiting a month and a half to just get the inspection scheduled. The unit passed Tuesday, Dec. 12th so I signed the lease and gave the tenant the keys. She took the lease in today and her caseworker says today Section 8 won‘t start acknowledging her rent till Jan. 1 and that the tenant is responsible for the rent from the 12th-1st. She says they won‘t backdate to the 12th. All the other units have prorated back to the lease date (the day we passed inspection). Her caseworker said it‘s because it is late in the year and it is their policy. The tenant obviously makes very little money and says she needs to wait till Jan 1. So, I would either have to put utilities back in my name and let the property sit vacant for 18 days (16 now) or just let the tenant stay and eat the rent. I‘ll likely just eat it. Ever run into this or is my housing authority unusual?
This Is definitely incorrect. There are Housing Authorities that will not allow tenant to move in unless they give them a clearance Notice, however others can start payment on move in date. It all depends on the May and Must on the Administrative Plans.
I would suggest tenant to speak with manager or schedule an appointment with Landlord Liason.
Post: New Jersey section 8
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- Tampa, FL
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Post: Hello from Tampa, Florida
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- Tampa, FL
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Post: Section 8
- Professional
- Tampa, FL
- Posts 96
- Votes 77
Yes there is such a program. It is the Family Self-sufficient and Homeownership Program. This is all voluntary, the voucher holder will first participate in FSS and graduate to homeownership. This program helps with money management, credit and deposit information. Not all Housing Authorities offer this program so definitely contact you local Housing Authority for more information.
Post: Section 8
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- Tampa, FL
- Posts 96
- Votes 77
No guarantee you will receive your rent unless you file in court, however tenant risk the chance of loosing voucher. I was a specialist for over 6yrs, once a complaint in filed by the landlord the client will get warnings. If rent is not paid you can start the eviction process. Tenants will then go through an informal hearing with the Housing Officer.
Post: Section 8
- Professional
- Tampa, FL
- Posts 96
- Votes 77
Hi,
Yes you can rent the other half to a section 8tenant and the other to a regular tenant. The only concern I will have for inspection purposes is whether or not the meter is separate. Typically that will be the case, to have a separate meter.
For your 2nd question: if you are a proactive landlord that keep up with your tenants and Lee your Specialist informed of missed and late payments they will likely do the chasing/work for you. Clients risk losing their vouchers and are typically warned for Non-payments of rent.
Post: Section 8
- Professional
- Tampa, FL
- Posts 96
- Votes 77
Patti is absolutely right, tenant is stuck with the 2bdrm unless family size changes or there is a need for reasonable accommodations.
Post: Section 8
- Professional
- Tampa, FL
- Posts 96
- Votes 77
The Vash programs are for Veterans needing housing assistance, there is a separate list and funding for that specific program.
As for elderly individuals, when the waiting list open they can apply and be placed under elderly/disabled but no specific funds for this. The best route is to go into 55 and older tax credit communities which accommodate to elderly individuals with fixed incomes.
Post: Section 8
- Professional
- Tampa, FL
- Posts 96
- Votes 77
Yes if tenants pay for utilities it can increase voucher amount. However out of pocket is a landlord violation
Post: Section 8
- Professional
- Tampa, FL
- Posts 96
- Votes 77
Your hands are pretty tied. Even if they look the voucher is only good for 120days. If they can not find a place it's either remain put and wait for another voucher to be issued or leave. This may get a bit ugly if they have a deadline from you.