disclosure section 8

[Red Dove]

Originally Posted by eevee

that's all pretty and nice, but Sec 8 tenants are FAR from the saints and angels you make them out to be (and not all landlords are the evil devils you make them out to be either). some of them are outstanding tenants and citizens, but some of them are very destructive, loud, and can bring negative influences to a building. and yes, trust me, there are sec 8 tenants that do drugs and still keep their voucher. and landlords will have to put up w/ any non-paying tenants b/c kicking them out is a b*tch

sadly, the sucky Section 8 tenants give a bad name to the good ones

Yes, I agree with you. Some section-8 tenants want nothing more than to lead good honest peaceful, productive lives just like other "humans."

If you are a landlord, who happens to land on this forum , and are reading this, my hope in your humanity is that you will take the time to listen to your prospective section - 8 tenant and hear their story. Maybe they fell on hard times, maybe they are disabled etc. Maybe they are saints. If you choose to make individual judgements and You might end up with a jewel of a tenant and be assured of your monthly rent. Who knows, you may even begin to love this section-8 voucher holder.

If you are a section -8 tenant reading this, I implore you to behave in a fashion that is respectful and honorable towards your landlord. Its a priivelege to have received this type of rental security. Because, if you lose your job, or your income falls, or your job is taken offshore, or you cannot work etc. HUD will cover your rent. Don't leach off HUD. When you are able to work and sustain an income, pay your rent as agreed.

Love, health, honor and compassion.

[EXSTATICLUV]

I am really confused (lol). If you live next door to someone who rents to a family on section 8 how do you know? I live in a multiple family house and two families here have section 8 and they are quieter than the one. They actually keep the property clean, take the trash to the curb and have more compassion than the rest.
Wondering MA was sued for discrimation and has to give out vouchers every year!
Wake up people section 8 is not a lifestyle smh and they have more responsibilities than sitting home and having the government pay their rent.