Does anybody know why do some renters do not take Section 8?

Question

Can somebody file for descrimation on this matter?

Answer 1

Everyone gave u reasons but no one answer ur actual question, u could only file discrimination if the property took sec. 8 and u met all their qualifications. A property is not requried to be a sec. 8 property that is a choice. As for why there r many reasons, some dont want to bother with the inspections, the housing lease will and does override the property lease. There I am sorry to say is a bad stigma attached to sec. 8 alot of properties feel they get undesirable residents, I am not saying that is the case but many properties feel that way, some even fear if they should start taking sec. 8 alot of their residents who have lived on their property who r not on a program will move. As I stated this all may not be true, but believe me many owners of properties r scared to get involved. There is also the issue of rental amts. sec 8 basically tells a property what they will pay them 4 rent, well if u owned a property that u knew u could get lets say for a example $950.00 for a 2-2 but sec. 8 says they will pay u $750.00 would u do it? Many properties do accept sec. 8 actually more now than ever before, reasons r they know rent will be paid on time. Other top reason is due to low interest rates more people r purchasing homes, causing lower occupancy on properties, which in turn has made many a property go on the program. As anyone who has been in the industry long enough, will tell u a property needs to be at least in the upper 90% occupancy range to make any profit. U will have no problem finding a nice place, but it would be much easier to get a apt. guide use a locator they r in the guides, locator is free 4 u, tell them what location, size apt. ur sec 8 etc. they will give u the properties that accept the program, this saves u alot of time. Hope this has been helpful! HAPPY NEW YEAR

Answer 2

I believe your question is really, "Why don't some landlord's accept Section 8?" The answer is:
1. The amount of rent that can be charged is set by the gov't.
2. The property must pass an inspection and the owner may be unwilling or unable to bring it up to the standards needed for Section 8.
3. The landlord may have plenty of other prospects without going through the process of getting their property on the approved list.
4. Section 8 requires the landlord to commit to a 1 year lease, usually with no security deposit. Property owners may have good reasons why this is not desirable to their situation.

Answer 3

For starters most landlords don't want to spend the money to make it sect. 8 eligible.. They are so dam-n picky and landlords don't think it's worth it.. Every year they come up with new "requirements" which are so stupid .. For instance, I was living in an apt (1 person) and there was no door between the toilet and sink.. the landlord had to come put in a door so nobody can see me while I am peeing.. I am the only one that lives there.. Stupid stuff like that.. Here the max rent can only be $436 with utilities paid... most places can get a LOT more than that rent and not have to worry about stupid stuff like a bathroom door in front of the toilet. (it had a bathroom door just not in front of the commode).. I wish u could file discrimination... it's discrimination if they say "no kids allowed, etc.".. I am on sect 8 but if I owned a place, I would not go thru the hassle of doing EVERY LITTLE thing just to please them..and it's NEVER enough..they always want more..

Answer 4

You talk along with your case supervisor and record your replace of bigger half and young ones including 5 little ones and your grownup daughter. they might desire to alter your voucher. I dont understand how many bedrooms you may get. It probable relies upon on their gender and a protracted time no rely if or no longer they are in a position to be prepare. Your daughter if she is over 21, could additionally finished the place of work work as a 2d grownup tenant on your better half and young ones as you're head of bigger half and young ones. they might desire to have each and every of the comparable ideas which you provided.

Answer 5

At one point in my life I contacted my state and requested to be part of this program to help my tennants and was told that the programs were all full. I was unable to participate in the program at that time.

Answer 6

Their property may not qualify or they don't want the ahssles.