How do I list my apartment with MHRA?
• If you would like to rent to HVC tenants, you should contact MHRA to let us know you have an apartment available. We will add your apartment to their listings. This is a free service. • You may also advertise on your own. If you place an ad, include a notice stating that you welcome Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher tenants. Does the Housing Authority screen Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher tenants? The Housing Authority does not screen tenants for you. You must do this yourself, just as you would screen non-assisted tenants. You should ask for Social Security number, references, current and previous landlords, credit history, employment history, criminal record, etc., and check the information carefully. There are many services available to help you screen tenants. These services can check to see if the prospective tenant has a criminal record, has been evicted, or has bad credit. When checking references, always contact the previous landlord as well as the current landlord, because
