Why are Landlords asking for 3 times the rent for section 8 renters?

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Most section 8 renters vouchers cover just about all their rent!

Should the section 8 renters be contacting  the government about this matter?

Who enforce the rules on the landlords?

Abbas Naqvi · Accepted Answer

Section 8 renters are generally considered high-risk renters.  Unfortunately, some landlords had a bad experience which reflects badly on some very good sec 8 renters.  The landlords want to protect themself from the unforeseen damages after the tenant moves out.  There is also an inspection conducted by the housing authority prior to the tenant moving in, and any flaws such as non-working fire alarms, broken windows, etc.have to be remediated by the landlord which is added expense for the owner of the property.

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