What are the landlords rights and responsibilities with participation in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program?
The landlord’s rights are the same as those in a normal tenant/landlord relationship. The landlord selects and screens the tenant with whom a lease is signed. Owners must understand that the Housing Authority does not screen the families on the program. The landlord is responsible for managing and maintaining the unit. Tenants violating their lease are subject to eviction by the landlord. Eviction notice must state the cause of the eviction. The landlord only has to give the Housing Authority copies of any eviction notices served on the family. The landlord is responsible for assuring that only the approved assisted family members are occupying the unit, or the family will be violating the terms of the lease with the owner.
