Why do landlords reject Section 8 housing vouchers?

It is ironic that Section 8 vouchers were designed to help people move to areas of opportunity. Instead, landlord rejection of this rental assistance has contributed to greater racial segregation and concentration of poverty. Section 8 vouchers offer landlords a number of benefits.

Why do landlords refuse to give you a voucher?

An apartment may receive a passing grade one year, and then fail the next with a different inspector. One landlord representative said that while units occupied by voucher tenants have higher maintenance costs, it is mostly because of the need to keep up with inspections rather than damage by residents.

What happens if a tenant fails to move to a different unit?

A tenant fails to move to a different-sized unit within 30 days after the owner notifies him/her that the unit of the required size is available. If the tenant remains in the same unit, the tenant must pay the market rent, full contract rent, or 110% of the BMIR rent, as required by the HUD lease.

What is the tenant based Housing Choice program?

The tenant based housing choice voucher program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

What happens if I Lose my Housing Voucher?

If you win the hearing, you will be able to keep your Voucher and the Housing Authority should continue to pay part of your rent. If you lose the hearing, the Housing Authority may be able to take your Voucher away and can stop paying your rent. Even if you lose the hearing, you may be able to challenge the decision in court.

It is ironic that Section 8 vouchers were designed to help people move to areas of opportunity. Instead, landlord rejection of this rental assistance has contributed to greater racial segregation and concentration of poverty. Section 8 vouchers offer landlords a number of benefits.

An apartment may receive a passing grade one year, and then fail the next with a different inspector. One landlord representative said that while units occupied by voucher tenants have higher maintenance costs, it is mostly because of the need to keep up with inspections rather than damage by residents.

When does the Section 8 housing program terminate?

Section 8 requires an immediate notification from the tenants if their income or family size changes. If the tenants fail to notify the public housing agency of these changes, they face program termination. If the tenants wish to move from a house or apartment under the Section 8 program, they must follow the provisions of the lease.