What if an Owner has a Problem with an HPD Section 8 Subsidized Tenant?
Owners have the same responsibilities for managing their leases and property with tenants subsidized under Section 8 as they do for non-subsidized tenants. Tenants may not damage the unit or otherwise violate their leases. Tenants must pay their portion of the rent in a timely fashion. Just as owners are responsible for enforcing the terms of their leases with non-subsidized tenants, owners must enforce the terms of their leases with Section 8 tenants. If an owner has difficulty enforcing the terms of the lease with a subsidized tenant, for example, tenant-caused damage, housekeeping problems or non-payment, contact the tenant’s case manager at 917-286-4300 and document the problem. HPD will review the matter and, if necessary, warn tenants to uphold their responsibilities under the lease. Serious and repeated violations of an Owner’s lease are grounds for termination of a tenant’s Section 8 benefits. Owners may NOT hold Section 8 tenants responsible for the HPD portion of the rent. If
