Are voucher holders more likely to be bad tenants?
A low-income family with a voucher is just as likely to be a good tenant as a family of better means. The key to finding good tenants is for you to screen your tenants. Call previous owners to see if the family was tidy and if they paid their rent on time. Run a credit check on the adults in the family to make sure they have a good history of paying their bills on time. With thorough screening, owners will be more likely to find good tenants. It is important for Section 8 owners to take the time to screen prospective tenants themselves so that they find good matches for their units.
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