Question
SECTION 8(please help)?
Hi i am on section 8 my landlord gave me a letter saying they haven't paid him for back rent cause he fail inspection, so they didn't paid him for 3 months,finally when he do get paid he didn'tt get the back money he miss it was for the month of july,aug,and part of sept so he saying that i owe him $1512 i said i don't owe u anything u have to take it up with the section 8 people they been paying u so now he giving me notice to vacate for 30 days so i wanna know who pays for the back rent he didn't get, me or section 8 i never heard that an tenant has to pay for it. i forgot to add this as well he gave me a vacant notice and suppose to give section 8 one as well we suppose to go on monday to see what going on so he telling me if he don't get his money then i have to go which the letter he gave me he saying section saying well get rid of her then but people can lie so i go and see myself whats going on
3 weeks ago - 3 answers
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I have never heard of it working like that. The contract is with the landlord and the housing authority, as well as with the tenant. I do not believe that you are required to pay since he failed the inspection. As a section 8 landlord, I would take it as my responsibility to ensure that my unit meets the standards of the housing authority. So, I believe they will tell you the same thing. I have never heard of any landlord requiring the tenant to pay for his mistake.
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by bpl
3 weeks ago
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call Section 8 and let them know whats happening.They will fix this. You are not responsible-this is between Sec 8 and him..If he would have had the apartment in proper repair he would never have found himself in this position. Let him take you to Court-and Section 8 will need to appear and the Judge will order this whole thing sorted out. You can not be evicted unless you are breaking rules or not paying your share of the rent.
by steveko777- 3 weeks ago
Have you talked to your caseworker about all of this? If your apartment failed inspection several times, the Housing Authority has the right to abate the property which means they won't pay. I don't believe though that the portion paid by the Housing Authority then becomes your responsibility. Find out for sure though from your caseworker. You should be getting copies of any correspondence between them and your landlord. Doesn't sound like the best landlord if he can't even keep the unit fit for inspection.
by Shaun M- 3 weeks ago