Why wouldn landlords participate in HUD/section 8?
Several reasons, it is a humongous amount of paperwork. You have to do initial qualifications, and annual qualifications. Background checks, employment verifications, reports to the state. The rent is not guaranteed. The person can always not pay. With most, it is a problem. Many bring drugs, violence and problems. Unfortunately these are the people that bring an awful stigma to section 8 housing. We had one part of the complex that people could only qualify for if they were physically or mentally disabled or elderly. Many people are just not willing to go through the risk and the hassle. Its not fair, but its true.
