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[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Forum Board ] [ FAQ ] Re: New and improved Section 8 Posted by matt on August 02, 2003 at 11:54 AM In Reply to: New and improved Section 8 posted by Ward-CA- on August 02, 2003 at 7:23 AM : : Hi Ward, : : While talking with a property manager in Phoenix I was told that HUD used to pay for any damage that tenants caused to any property that you had with a Sec 8 tenant, but as of two years ago that is no longer the case. Is this a regional thing or is it nationwide? Is that the case with your Sec 8 properties too? Best, Alfred : =?=?=?=?=?=?=?=?=?=?= : Alfred, : There's been a vast improvement in Section 8's procedure. Used to be that tenants paid a tiny amount as a security deposit. Any serious damage was supposedly covered by Section 8's coffers. : But that set-up didn't work to my satisfaction as a landlord. With little to lose, the tenants had no incentive to clean up anything when moving out. And Section 8 would fight you tooth and nail when you wanted to get reimbursed for painting or carpet cleaning, etc. : Now that I'm allowed to use my own rental contract and can charge the tenant a full security deposit my Section 8 program is working very well. Now I get a reasonably cleaned up unit back from the departing tenants and Section 8 isn't arguing with me about "ordinary wear and tear" offsets. Ward Are there any books, websites or experts you suggest I contact regarding investing in section 8 properties or converting them into section 8? I'm in the Bay Area. Thanks Follow Ups: Just call your local housing authority.. kWard-CA- 5:01 PM, 08/02/03 (0) Post a Followup: Name : E-Mail : Subject : Comments: : : : Hi Ward, : : : While talking with a property manager in Phoenix I was told that HUD used to pay for any damage that tenants caused to any property that you had with a Sec 8 tenant, but as of two years ago that is no longer the case. Is this a regional thing or is it nationwide? Is that the case with your Sec 8 properties too? Best, Alfred : : =?=?=?=?=?=?=?=?=?=?= : : Alfred, : : There's been a vast improvement in Section 8's procedure. Used to be that tenants paid a tiny amount as a security deposit. Any serious damage was supposedly covered by Section 8's coffers. : : But that set-up didn't work to my satisfaction as a landlord. With little to lose, the tenants had no incentive to clean up anything when moving out. And Section 8 would fight you tooth and nail when you wanted to get reimbursed for painting or carpet cleaning, etc. : : Now that I'm allowed to use my own rental contract and can charge the tenant a full security deposit my Section 8 program is working very well. Now I get a reasonably cleaned up unit back from the departing tenants and Section 8 isn't arguing with me about "ordinary wear and tear" offsets. : Ward : Are there any books, websites or experts you suggest I contact regarding investing in section 8 properties or converting them into section 8? I'm in the Bay Area. : Thanks Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Forum Board ] [ FAQ ] WWWAdmin 2.0a © 1997 Matt Wright and DBasics Software Company, All Rights Reserved

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