DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) – A Dubuque landlord has decided to no longer accept Section 8 tenants after he found a rental unit in shambles and the tenant gone.
Feb 14
Jan 02
An interesting, soon to be published case on denial of a rental applicant. This probably has little impact except for Section 8 applicants, but it could also be a basis for Fair housing questions too.
In this case the Housing Authority denied an application because the prospective tenant had been found guilty in a default judgment on municipal citations for disorderly conduct, and assault and battery
Nov 21
The thought of reading through a lengthy legislative act is painful to many of us; however, for a real estate investor, this is one that is a necessity. Your State's Landlord and Tenant legislation is something investors must be familiar with and have on hand at all times.
via The Trump Blog.
Nov 15
Lewis allowed family members to live in his Section 8 home — which is not allowed –
via cleveland.com.
Nov 07
Under Massachusetts law, it is illegal to discriminate against someone because the presence of children might trigger a property owner’s duties under the lead paint laws or because someone receives a housing subsidy, such as a Section 8 voucher, to pay for some or all of their rent.
