Landlord frustrated, Section 8 tenant left house a mess

[@mrsd81km]

Many landlords won't accept section 8 for this reason.

[@elisagreene2504]

mrsd81km I do agree. One rotten apple spoils the whole bunch.

[@colbalt95]

Doesn't matter. If Section 8 people are generally doing this, land lords are going to generally reject them.

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

No good deed goes unpunished generally.

[@SteveSmith-eb6ze]

mrsd81km I wager the previous occupants are black.Look at all of those stolen bikes.I feel no pity for the landlord, he got greedy and wanted that guaranteed check every month.he forget the golden rule,the absolute rule anyone decent must follow when renting/leasing property,do not under no conditions whatsoever accept black tenants,if you do,you are setting yourself and property up for failure.

[@jeanthree]

i am a land lord and i wont take section 8

[@bronxgrl100]

But when OHA or section 8 comes to inspection the property they want the property in mint condition for them to live there but when the property is destroyed they don’t help it’s not there problem how unfair

[@leohodappsr.6592]

Section 8 renters belong in public housing and not in residental neighborhoods. The video showed the inside of their residence, I can only imagine what the outside of their residence looked like.

[@trekgirl65]

their*

[@Alteringrealitystudios]

So true.

[@YO-np6jv]

In NJ you have to pay to get the property inspected EVERY time you need to re rent it. It has to be in mint move in condition or you don't get the rental approval.

[@MIS315]

@@YO-np6jv and it's illegal to refuse to rent to section 8 tenants

[@xinlaw27]

If you leave the rental property like that, you should have your section 8 voucher revoked. Seriously WTF is OHA going to do when more and more landlords refuse to rent to section 8?

[@marcushennings9513]

Sec 8 should also be capped at 3-5 years, its not for a lifetime.

[@Metkafu888]

Exactly

[@Metkafu888]

@@marcushennings9513 True indeed and a person who is able to work should be required to work, I understand elderly people or people with handicaps may have some limits, but too many young ladies having all these babies need to get off their backs and get to work and should be given a limited amount of time 3 yrs to be eligible to have that voucher, they also should be required to take money management and budgeting classes in order to be in the program that way they can be prepared to switch over to paying full market price but they spending all their money on designer clothes and hair and nails. Yes I have a few nice designers clothes but I work Dam hard for it and the government doesn't support me I work for mine and budget and plan so I can buy what I want and I don't waste my money on hair and nails because I have to pay property taxes so I do my own hair and nails. . People need to be held accountable and the government needs to stop this dependncy Mindset. Limits need to be set. This is not about racism it's about SELF RESPONSIBILITY.

[@nordicrepresentative3125]

It would be nice that the government would truly punish those unappreciated scum bags.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

I know this is an old reply but I absolutely agree with you! You leave your place like this you don't need taxpayer dollars.

[@keldonmcfarland2969]

Do not put a rental property on Section 8. The local housing authorities will not care about how their renters trash the house. Because it's a government voucher no one is responsible for anything. The amount of damage will not cover a single month of rent.

[@otheraccount6803]

Don't tell people to not provide necessary housing because you had a bad experience and didn't have the balls to do something about it. It's america. They have organizations to deal with that. And section 8 does care they can get into trouble of they don't handle problematic tenants Maybe you are not on good terms with someone at your local office

[@starlite556]

@@otheraccount6803 Yeah , maybe he is not on good terms with someone at the office that trashed his house. Section 8 ,hires voucher holders to work there . Watched a program where a Section 8 voucher holder that worked for Section 8 ,destroyed a house and then was laughing about it. Also, don't tell that person what to do.

[@starlite556]

That is true . Maybe when they can no longer find Section 8 ,landlords to rent to them they will not find it so funny like the one woman that was literally laughing about it when confronted about it on a TV program.

[@Anteroization]

I was a section 8 case worker, sorry guys this condition to found rentals after a tenant leave is average, normal. only a small few leave the space spotless with the only repair needed is fresh paint and minors miscelaneous

[@sheree1994sa]

True, you have people who are not on Section 8 leave their rental homes in bad condition is just like this

[@laurens.2503]

No, this is not normal. Does your house look like that?

[@otheraccount6803]

Damn. Where the hell were you section 8

[@jessicagodare]

about 10 years ago I was on section 8 in Southern California. I lived on it for about 5 years until I didn't need the help anymore. while I was on it I not only had a walkthrew before and after I moved out. but I had a yearly walkthrew to make sure everything was still in working order. when I moved out the only damage I caused was window blinds in the kids room. not bad for 5 years of residency. and I got all of my deposit back.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

Jessica Godare 😂😂😂😂😂 unfortunately it’s my husband who ruins the blinds but our house has thick blinds now so he can’t ruin them with his nosy self. We just never been on Section 8.

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

Would you like a halo for doing what you were supposed to do?

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

Shame on those fools who left that man's house a mess, these people need to have some manners and act like an adult, because they're not in their mother's house anymore.

[@otheraccount6803]

What did he do to piss them off

[@Fat12219]

Like adult 😮

[@BeaSiegal]

I work in an affordable complex. The seniors, disabled, and working families (with parents older than 30) were very clean, pleasant folks. The abled, "unemployed", and pregnant were horrible.

[@podsmpsg1]

I bet. The abled, unemployed and pregnant were probably welfare queens.

[@aisha-3857]

@@BladedBear that’s so racist

[@majormediaproductions]

@@aisha-3857 @Aisha - But what Phillip stated is very true. My sister has 4 kids and is a horrible section 8 tenant. She's moved 5x and leaves the apartment in deplorable conditions every single time. I call her out by telling her not to leave the apartment like that. I've even try to help on the first two move outs (by taking out all the furniture to the trash but she still never finishes the cleaning. I'm not even a landlord and I told her that doing that is terrible. I personally work and oh yeah, we're black. I feel bad for this landlord

[@JMichellePhillipsRisingthunder]

I'm sorry, I'm on section 8 and people that do things like that makes it so hard for the rest of us to find people who will trust us all because the bad people that don't care.

[@weneedmoreaffordablehousin2363]

Same here im on section 8 as well

[@JMichellePhillipsRisingthunder]

I was given an eviction notice because my new caseworker failed my inspection because my landlord didn't fix the things on the list but the mobile home park threaten my landlord to evicted me because I filed charges against a man for trying to rape my daughter. I am on disability and receive a SSI check of $733.00. I don't know what to do and I don't have money for a lawyer. My disability is based on mental and physical. I can't do much and I don't have anyone who can help me. I live in Warner Robins, Ga. I contact my section 8 caseworker but she said to get her copy of paperwork and she would be back in her office on Monday. How am I going to fine another place when I have no money and I can't fine any place to live. All I do is cry. If anybody could help me, please do.

[@tyreesapp3197]

i agree with you my family never did that we always kept it clean but it is really hard

[@TypeOneg]

Jeannie Michelle Phillips you could move & leave a trashed house..... seeing as ALL landlords are benevolent....

[@JMichellePhillipsRisingthunder]

Sorry your wrong. Section 8 does a move in inspection then one is done once a year when a tenant renew their paperwork along with a move out inspection. So no if I want or anyone wants to stay in the program. Plus I just wouldn't feel right as a human.

[@chasingamy704]

The last section 8 tenants I rented to caused over $32,000 in damages causing me to have to take out a personal loan (for repairs) and sell the home for $40,000 less than I bought it for cuz I ran out of money options to repair it further. They stole the appliances and even stole the toilet and water heater. They broke into the home multiple times while it was being repaired and stole the worker's tools, equipment and anything of value. Let that be a lesson never to rent out your property to people, (not just section 8) but to anyone. If you have an extra property, just sell it and pay off your primary mortgage. Get out of the rental "business" and let these self entitled leeches whine and complain when rent prices skyrocket due to a lack of supply.

[@otheraccount6803]

Hell yeah let one bad situation that you may have contributed dictate your entire opinion and the rest of your life. Also Jesus is real. The earth is flat. And america is number one. And section 8 people are scum and screw their disabilities You are a crybaby. Not everything in life works out. Maybe screen your tenants and do your best to stay on their good side. Or don't involve yourself in investment of things you can handle as an adult

[@chasingamy704]

@@otheraccount6803 I said dont rent to anybody, not just section 8. Leave the rental business to the big corporate types instead. Life is so much better and easier now without that hassle. This post is over 4 years old if you havent noticed xD And you're probably still on government assistance bitching n whining that people look down on you. The fact that you felt the need to reply to a comment this old is hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@otheraccount6803]

@@chasingamy704 I'm also a former federal employee who doesn't have to work for money. And yeah. I'm sure you couldn't handle the "hassle". Most people jump into being a landlord or property manager while not having the skillsets empathy or motivation to functionally produce what is required of them I also used to manage and maintain properties But thanks for making an effort in thinking you could insult me That's adorable Now go pay your taxes and get to work lightweight. I'm still deciding on weather or not I'm going to go back to sleep or the beach when I'm done with this bong Your right I'm still on government assistance. I give zero fucks what people think. I was making the point about bias and discrimination I used to party with rockstars and have saved lives. And the more street insignificant street level civilian pissons like you try to mock me. The more I think I'm better than literally everyone else And I have proof So there's that My bad. Better than everyone else who talks trash I have 63 pages of certification verification and letters of recommendation. Most are federal I'll show you mine if you show me yours

[@otheraccount6803]

Also do you have proof of said property and damage? Because I can show you paperwork from the California dept of labor that the slumlord I just busted is being sued by the state for not paying me to renovate and provide section 8 housing. He is also up for section 8 fraud and tax evasion. And I ratted out is punk ass buddy to the dea Because he almost burned down the building messing up wiring and no one did anything about it You have no idea who or what you are running off at the mouth to

[@otheraccount6803]

And you are right. It is an old video and comment. That means that even smart mouth wankers just like you have lost everything and are struggling and homeless and wish they had some section 8 right now And while the whole world is falling apart My situation may not be ideal. But there are not many natural disasters here. I live on the coast I traveled before I git here. Crossed country 3 times. (on fixed income) knocked almost everything off my bucket list And my situation has been steadily improving in small increments since before covid. Then I had a burst of luck And the best part about section 8 and living on government assistance. Is the landlord has to fix everything and keep it up And I don't have to pay for or deal with that hassle. Or utilities or work or stability or getting into trouble or blamed for things most others would I do what I want and my bills are paid and they have to fix my stuff Where's the downside A couple of losers that still have to work think they are better than me with less education to much stress and no rockstars? Man I'm such a loser and totally not living the dream. And it's definitely not due to all the work and effort I put in even though the government and state of California agree with me Ok well you have a great day at that job you have to work to pay for everything while I just get stuff When my buzz wears off I'll try to remember I'm the one in the shite situation I also used to deliver million dollar medical lasers cross country Git the driving reference from running drugs Enjoy the recession sucka

[@summera3926]

Depends on the state. Some states won't let Section 8 tenants behave like this. The rental is inspected by the state before rented...if the tenant messes it up or destroys THEY MUST FIX IT and/or they will forfeit any future consideration for section 8 housing...This truly helps the landlords who provide decent housing and who are not just slumlords.

[@germanshepherd6638]

I’m pretty sure they lost the voucher. My state requires inspections ever 6 months.

[@Metkafu888]

All states should require that if they want to continue to have the voucher they should be held accountable and protection should be in place for the landlords property.

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

They better get their security deposit back

[@otheraccount6803]

All states are like that. It's the law. If they don't operate in that manner it is because they are crooked Many of the comments are just made up.

[@Laoriginal718]

This is exactly why I will never rent to someone on public assistance. I feel so sorry for this man.

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

You don't have anything to rent

[@winning3329]

Not all section 8 tenants are like that

[@straightnochaser239]

@@winning3329 But MOST are.

[@PrincessCierra]

This is the reason why single individuals with no children, on Section 8, cannot find nice homes to live in. Everyone stereotypes people that are on Section 8 because of people with children. Not all of us that is on Section 8 is not nasty.

[@jcoolman4854]

Pls don't. I learn the hard way. I'd rather leave the apt empty. Section 8 is bad news.

[@user-gs6fq1jq8y]

Section 8 should pay for rehabilitation

[@DLeske]

*We manage over 500 rentals and take Section-8* but it is getting tough, the system has been lowering rental amounts so that the owners are being asked to take less than they got over 4 years ago. I think the housing investigators who come out to the rental homes and apartments once a year should check to see if the tenant deserves to be on the system. It is incredible how many healthy able bodied people *who could work* ...do not, they cheat the system and get away with it.

[@otheraccount6803]

That can't be real. There is a housing market. All section 8 is dictated by the area There is a set amount that adjust with the economy. Even if landlords got less from section 8. Then the tenants have to supplement the change. That's why of a tenant moves or get a different sized unit their and section 8 portion of the rent changes. The rent in and of itself and the amount received by the landlord does not change. Rent has to stay within a legal dictated amount for they area. The only way they would be paying less is if you were greeding and over charging above the average of that size unit in your county or area of your specific state Do you have a way to prove you are a landlord and have that many properties? It's an awfully large specific and even number And it sounds like you have not seen any section 8 paperwork since like 97

[@starlite556]

Those inspectors are Voucher holders , in CA. I don't know about where your at if it is the same. I know of one that spent like 2 mins. inspecting an apt. Probably so she could have free time to do other things.

[@joehartman1735]

Years ago I was in construction and subcontracted work and countless times I would be called to do repairs and clean up rentals just as we see in this video. This work kept me busy but I found it frustrating that within a year of all the repairs That were done I would be called back to the same resident only to do the work all over again. The reason I stopped doing this was the neighborhoods that this work was done in. I had to hire people to watch the work trailer so I had tools to do the work.

[@amoszook3775]

exactly

[@otheraccount6803]

Yeah that's what happens when they force all the section 8 people to shite environments Everyone please notice he said he had to go back to the same place Not all over town

[@robthetruth5695]

i stopped renting to section 8 years ago!! I take people who work hard at jobs and have respect for people's property!!

[@starlite556]

That was a smart move.

[@tonia2574]

My neighbor brought 3 waterfront homes side by side and gave two of them too her sons the homes were paid off. Since one of the sons already had another house in another state he decided to mortgage the home twice. Once all the equity had been taken out of the homes he went and signed up behind the HOA’s back and applied to sponsor section 8 tenants. He moved out n a whole family of felons and I mean the mother and five kids all had felonies on their records. They started stealing immediately and would go into our homes when people went to work. We all were so frustrated with the behavior of the kids and they terrorized our elderly that would take frequent daily walks by showing the sign of them slicing their necks. During one of our HOA meetings I asked the other owners if anyone had spoke with the mother and obtained a negative response from those present. So the next day I spoke to the mother about the kids stealing bikes and the strangers showing up constantly and going to their house. She said she would address it, but of course it only got worse. Since I am a retired veteran I started sitting out in my garage and taking videos of all the crimes they were committing. My neighbors were to afraid to because of previous threats the whole family participated in. After 3 years and multiple police visits they were finally evicted but they stayed for an additional 6 months after receiving notice. During that time I confronted the mother again and she and her thug children threatened me, so I would sit in the garage and clean my weapons and told them if they came into my home they would leave in a bag. Finally once they were out the total damage the mother had to repay to fix the home ended up being over $15 K. Some people will never leave the ghetto and insist on bringing it into the suburbs when they didn’t have to. Be aware of what individuals move into the space that you place your loved ones in.

[@ms.lolitagore5822]

Wow.

[@otheraccount6803]

That has nothing to do with this. And I'm pretty sure felons can't get section 8. That dude did some shady illegal shit don't catagorize a random event with a nation wide issue. And those people may have been desperate or mentally disturbed. I realize no one needs that around them. But they don't need to be homeless either. There are murderers and rapist in jail and they have food and shelter Tons of soldiers murder tons of people and you say they are heros That doesn't even sound real

[@spacecadet236]

As a landlord, there is NO WAY in hell that I would accept Section 8.....and this is one of many many reasons why.

[@otheraccount6803]

Thank you for being a discriminating jerk. Don't forget to tell everyone at your church what a good person you are for being greedy and unempathetic and afraid of life

[@starlite556]

Smart man.

[@spacecadet236]

@@starlite556 I'm a woman but thanks

[@beth-rg8bm]

1.Don't rent to section 8 without checking out their rent history! 2.Demand every renter carries renters insurance with you as the beneficiary!

[@asafaust6774]

When you tell about your former landlord, and they ask if they would rent to you again, a smart person would leave the place looking decent. That way, the former landlord would be glad to have you back. It is logical that good references work in your favor for rentals, jobs and personal issues. If someone told you that a child care center abused children, did not feed them properly and left them unattended, you would be a fool to leave your child there.

[@otheraccount6803]

Hey keep that basic responsible adult logic to yourself. This page is for old lazy bitter crybabies that expect everyone else to do it because back in their day something blah blah blah god and we can't fix taxes and my papy says or whatever No basic logic. Keep it to yourself let all the old dumb uneducated crybabies that literally never fixed anything And who's time has long been over Cry on the internet about things they are not willing to motivate to rectify Because they weren't smart enough to have computers back then even the the government and military had them But if they do happen to actually fix anything. Like taxes. Be sure and let everyone know Hey if you are a landlord you should have to provide credentials Hunt slumlords like pedos. They are easier to bust

[@beth-rg8bm]

@@otheraccount6803 I couldn't agree more I believe everybody should have to give a genetic sample as soon as they're born and have their genetics run it it sure stopped a lot of this he ain't your daddy bulshit.

[@otheraccount6803]

@@beth-rg8bm I have a genetic sample for ya right here.

[@otheraccount6803]

@@beth-rg8bm ps I still punch Nazis and just got a slumlord busted for section 8 fraud tax evasion no tenancy permits and a mess of other illegalities But nice hateful narcissistic projections Get that from the bible

[@AMIRAMIR-vs9nf]

Only stupid landlord Will rent to section 8. I have been a landlord since 1985 with over 200 units AND my first rule is NO SECTION 8. I don't care if they pay double.

[@liambent]

and i think whats worse is for ppl who actually need the goverment help and WILL keep the house clean its spoilt for.....because after this he isnt gonna wonna help ppl on welfare again..... what are the honest but needy supposed to do...... its a dam shame

[@donnaleigh5001]

Amy Provan - Who gives a shit what the needy does. Go to work?!.

[@lisamorris7019]

Ok let’s get something CLEAR. Anyone that takes in a Sect8 tenant is not “helping” anyone as you so put it. They are getting PAID ! I repeat, they are STILL getting PAID . Ok? No one is doing anyone any favors.

[@diamondsfurez7456]

Lisa xo actually they are helping by taking in a section 8 tenant and only getting paid a certain amount when they can easily rent out their place at market rate to a non section 8 tenant

[@pacoramirez7363]

OHA is a bit scummy for refusing to get involved in problems like this. They should be inspecting properties like this at the owner's request and stopping assistance to people that do this. There's a lot they could do to prevent these problems and make Section 8 an all around better program for everyone involved, but they refuse to do anything.

[@otheraccount6803]

That's an infringement on rights and privacy There must be notice before inspection and ample time to make repairs and rectify any issues. Just like they give all the slacker crybaby landlords that just want to get to it when they can because it doesn't affect them on a personal level

[@rogerdodger8415]

No kidding. I was a landlord for over 35 years. I "though" it would be a get rich slow scheme. At the end of all that time, I did amass a small fortune, but after inflation and taxes it really didn't mean a whole lot. For the stress collecting rent, repairs, damages, roofs, water tanks, new rugs (again!) and finally LACK of appreciation on the house price, and not to mention the deterioration of the neighborhood from you know who. It was a GIANT MISTAKE. I'd never advise ANYONE to become a landlord. Invest in education instead. Start your own business, maybe some stocks. BUT NO SECTION 8

[@balaneisen5536]

This guy was lucky. All he had to take care of was trash. I used to work summers repairing section 8 apartment walls. Holes, graffitti, garbage, and, dog crap on the floor. Animals are not allowed. I would never rent to a section 8 tenent. The county won't even let you install stainless steel bathroom fixtures.

[@davidschomer9655]

B Alan Eisen Would you rent to a section 8 if they had a good to excellent track record, you know kept their homes clean and tidy ? I came into a hardship 5 years ago and I have a disability that keeps me from steady employment, well I lost everything including my home and had to live outta my car for entire winter in Minnesota, not fun and pretty frightening at times. I've never been homeless in my 45 years but I was now and came from good hard working parents who have since pasted away. Anyways I found help through another agency who pay for my rent and utilities until I can get my social security, some one took a chance on me and I've been in the same apartment for the past 5 years with no complaints and I take care of my apartment it's always picked up and clean. Would you rent to some one like me . . their are good people and we need help too, it's frightening to know that you could be turned down because of past tenants and their lack of morals.

[@Bloombaby99]

David Lodermeier That's the way the world works. It is what it is.

[@Bloombaby99]

I agree with Jay.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

David Schomer honestly, I would screen the person carefully. I definitely wouldn’t rent to someone with multiple kids. My husband and I are Disabled Veterans. He’s retired but I’m not. We are looking to purchase homes for other veterans to rent who are down on their luck. I would definitely screen even them carefully because even service members can be nasty.

[@starlite556]

They destroy everything in their path like animals then say look how we have to live.

[@LuckyDuckie115]

Geez I wonder why landlords are declining section 8 program.

[@christianbeevers4937]

When you don’t work for anything you don’t respect anything.

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

Oh please, There are some tenants that a close to me that act like they live in a jungle... They aren't in the program...

[@sherrykirtland1987]

Well said.

[@otheraccount6803]

Not everyone on section 8 has never worked. And your statement is stupid There are people who run things and inherited everything and they appreciate it enough to start wars and rip people off. And be landlords That was the most non factual bitter old crybaby thing I have seen on the web in a while it no one's fault you lost the war but yours.

[@christianbeevers4937]

@@otheraccount6803 what I was referring to, wasn’t the fact that people don’t work, it was the fact that these people, these particular tenets, not everybody on section 8, they did not work to buy that house. They did not work to own that house they did not work to upkeep that house, and it really shows me who they are to do that to someone else’s property. That’s what I was referring to because not everyone in section 8 will leave your house like this. There are many people on section 8 that won’t destroy your house, but these particular tenants had no respect for this man’s property and I can’t believe you would want to protect these tenants and say it’s OK. Did they did this to this man’s house? That’s interesting that you condone their bad behavior.

[@otheraccount6803]

@@christianbeevers4937 and what I was referring to was shut up rudie your opinion is not fact. And there are plenty of people who worked for all of that and lost it You are just some bitter commenter Probably around baby boomer age probably a little too much toxic masculinity. Probay don't even have an important job or position. And just wanted to bitch about someone else messing up There are no facts about this video at all other than some crybaby bitching about having to deal with something that happens all the time section 8 or not You don't know anything about the tenants that left How long they were there any personal conflict or how they were treated by the dude in the video And before you start with all that sissy I think I have a rebuttal with my narcissistic projections I am on section 8. Have been for over a decade former federal employee and I sometimes work even though I don't have too And section 8 is not free rent for anyone for all you morons that are unaware of how it works Just like all you morons that say everyone is stealing your taxes even though the majority used to work and are living off the taxes taken while they were working No one is living of of your taxes you morons That is not how your check or the economy has ever functioned And it's not our fault you lost the war and no one cares. So get over it already

[@TP-xy2ms]

I work closely with members of the community that receives Section 8 subsidies. Trust me, they can be very irresponsible even at the risk of losing their children as a result of eviction. I am seriously perplexed by their way of thinking. YOU GET FREE HOUSING AND YET THEY DO NOT CARE. OMG

[@otheraccount6803]

You need to check your dictation. That's your personal experience. And are said section 8 people welfare or disabled. It makes a big difference. Some people actually get away with murder duw to being insane you should let people slide on being unruly or messy And how pray tell do you interact with supposed section 8 people Because sounds like you are regurgitating negative bias stigmatized crybaby baby boomer discrimination

[@POCOHONTAS1875]

I left my apt cleaned and vacummed down. And Renton Woods Apts charged !me 1,900 for 5 year normal wear & tear. I should've left it a real mess like in this video ..had I known they'd do that and try to ruin my credit

[@triciapizz9834]

That's ridiculous!!! Not everyone on section 8 are skanks." The ones that are should be kicked off the assistance program.

[@otheraccount6803]

Oh yeah well I'm past middle age and on section 8 and I skank better than all of you rudies I hope my washed up punker joke made you laugh This 0i!!!is for you I'm glad you have section 8 For real

[@robinlavois4483]

My parents had rent housed in the 60's and 70's. None of them were Section 8 and a lot of them left the houses like a disaster area, you live and you learn. I know a guy who gets Section 8 because he has a disability and struggles to clean but there's no malice involved and it's not dirty but not perfect. Key issue is he's disabled and can't keep it immaculate although he would if he could. You have to screen your tenants no matter where they came from.

[@Olivia-hx2hx]

don't rent to section 8

[@yellowbird5411]

As uncomfortable as it is, it is important to do walk-throughs of your property when you have tenants. I have learned a very expensive lesson in that way. No one cares how much the landlord is out financially, because everyone assumes people who own property are rich. Nothing could be further from the truth.

[@michaelmullin3585]

With video.

[@bonnieanderson2186]

I was about to comment this, put it in your contract. At least every 3 months. Also put in that you can evict them when any damage that is not usual wear and tear. This is so unfair towards the land Lords.

[@otheraccount6803]

It's not about how much money you have it's because it's your place and your responsibility. You don't care if people are broke or struggling when rent is due And if it was an inspection then whatever was wrong was your fault or you wouldn't have had to pay Apparently you didn't learn the lesson

[@hlinda0]

My sister rented out her beautiful home to tenants that was not on section 8. They moved out before the lease expired. My sister found a swimming pool in the living room. The sun porch roof was caved in. There was enough broken furniture and Garbage to fill up one and a half dumpsters. The damage totaled $10,000. It is not always people on section 8 that destroys people's property.

[@sheree1994sa]

Linda Haynes you are absolutely right, people who are not on Section 8 leave the house trashy as well

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

She should have been doing monthly walk-through's to make sure things weren't going wrong.

[@hlinda0]

Her husband was on a Nuclear Sub and got transferred. They made the mistake of not having someone do a walk through for them.

[@JustAThought155]

Linda Haynes I agree. I had a friend who was a rental property manager in a upper income apartment complex and she would relate how absolutely messy the tenants were, and this happened even prior to moving out of the space. This is what I shared: This is a new media propaganda, nationwide, to provide a negative reflection of Section 8 tenants. The next step is the government will cut all aid and people will agree, but the reality is MANY tenants leave homes, hotel rooms, rental cars, and various other places in a horrible mess. I have noticed this message is being spread across the nation on various local news programs. Listen, who governs the media? Money. Who provides the money? Companies. Who provides money breaks for the companies so that they gain more money? Gov. Watch out, for this is a ploy to unleash financial breaks for the wealthy while dismissing the poor.

[@NUBIANS2009]

Linda Haynes those were drug dealers in your sisters house

[@kethf4301]

i think if we argued for a stipulation in the section 8 program, that made the government liable for any repair/rehab cost to the property after the tenant moved out, that would change the whole ball game. This guy is right, WE are the ones paying for the rental fees, WE should have a right to demand that the homes are respected & taken care of. And he's right about the fact that if someone can't afford rent, there is going to be no point in suing for damages, because they most likely have no money. If we could do this it would be cheaper for the agencies providing the voucher to perform periodic checks, than to be on the hook for hundreds (or in many cases, thousands) of dollars. I would believe that the majority of section 8 recipients do take care not to damage the places they are renting, but even if if it is a small percentage don't take care of, and KEEP CLEAN, it still totals a large number of people. My parents taught me as I was coming up, you respect something you worked for much more than something given to you. And to this day, I believe that.

[@laurens.2503]

It would work even better if they got dropped from the program.

[@caroljewell4936]

maybe inspections to protect landlords should be every three months.

[@THEWATCHERISLOOKING]

Good. No more section 8.

[@dzrtgoat]

with all that equipment left behind they don't need help with rent

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

Lol probably selling drugs and claiming they have no income

[@thomascunningham5483]

I leased a standard apartment that earlier had been Section 8. The owner converted the complex back to standard rentals after a bad experience dealing with Section 8.

[@otheraccount6803]

Way to give up on knowing the rent is always coming. Oh no that person was hard to deal with Screw financial security because I refuse to abide by the same dictation as tenants

[@skittlefog722]

I couldn't leave any place I lived like this

[@aquaticscrotum6539]

This has been going on for decades. Refuse suction 8 rats.

[@Jicwfs]

people who truly works for a living and unfortunately became disabled through heart disease or a accident on the job. Those people are going to have a conscience and they’re going to treat whoever correctly… I know it’s hard I’ve been on the other end, but you cannot treat everybody the same you just cannot that is not right.

[@beverlyhorvath439]

How do people live like that!?

[@GuestYouTubeUser]

This is sad. Some people don’t appreciate what they’re given.

[@damianhaseler6333]

You have a place that needs renting, you throw the dice every time. No guarantees. Sometimes you fare well, and if you don’t. Move on.

[@laurens.2503]

They landlord should not have to move on. The renter needs to fix and clean up or the renter needs to move on from accepting help.

[@yautja2232]

Just moved into a place we are cleaning the place and getting it livable again in junction with the landlord. He won't rent to someone who does not work. And previous tenants are the reason why. This place was trashed, it's taken almost 3 months because our work schedules and lack of a truck to get some of it out.

[@Justin-hb9wc]

Most people on section 8 take good care of their rental. Don't demonize people on public assistance

[@carl6956]

Landlords can protect themselves and their property by taking a photo of their units after it's been remodeled/repaired, do a walk around with the tenant before renting when the tenant leaves if the property isn't the way in the video or damaged, then the owner can take them to court, but the laws should be changed, If the property is damaged/destroyed then the renter shout be cut off from any future Sec8 housing.

[@Carlospjr]

When these people leave behind things like furniture & personal belongings its because they afford a truck. Then most times they go to the next address & get help to buy furniture, not exactly new(second hand) and beds. It sad when good landlords get shafted.

[@kayrealist9793]

This is why I dont accept section 8. NEVER accept section 8.

[@morganablevins8365]

Not every tenant will do this . Not fair that people are being judged by how some tenants act

[@TheTruth-sc9yw]

I did section 8, never again, they destroyed my house

[@ToniHunterOne]

This is nothing, Mr. Landlord. I rented to a tenant that I ended up having to evict. This was a newly renovated apartment. New floors, paint, switches, appliances, etc. We rented to both section 8 and market value renters. These tenants punched holes in the walls and ceiling. Left animal feces and nasty dirty diapers, garbages, and I mean garbage all over the unit. Bugs, new carpets destroyed. Unspent bullets on the floor and a couple of young marijuana plants in the bathroom sink. Oh, broken screens and doors off the hinges. It was really sad and disgusting.

[@thomassmith2056]

ToniHunterOne I've been there. some humans are demons!!!

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

Well that all didn't happen at once most likely so why weren't you doing monthly walk-through's of all of your apartments? You'd have likely caught it early and been able to start the eviction process.

[@freakemshoes]

I agree with him. If you don’t get that security then there is no way I would rent to someone. The bad people on section 8 make it hard for those that really need it. I have family members that own rental property and rented to section 8 tenants. One of my cousin sold his home as he got tired of people of his tenants not wanting to pay and it takes forever to get them out. 😏

[@tahirisantana2187]

section 8 doesnt determine how dirty or clean you are, its common sense. im sure we can find videos on tenants with no gov't help that have trashed their place.. its about who you are

[@AZITHEMLGPRO]

-____________- thee overwhelming majority of people on section 8/government programs are like this. pulease give me a damn kit kat bar

[@AZITHEMLGPRO]

have you been to Maryland?

[@RayRaySD941]

Well guess what? No more Section 8 housing. Now dealing in only private

[@johnsmith-yf8vx]

a house up my way was trashed . took the land lord 2 moths to fix it .

[@ms.woodard8714]

john smith saddening

[@correodepatty]

I been in Section 8 for a short time and I'm not in any Welfare or Aid program. I do work part-time and its hard to pay $1200 a month for a studio apartment in Cali.. It does give a bad name for the rest of people who are decent and clean..

[@prissybell16]

Patty Hernandez that's still welfare.

[@junglesbongles8592]

Patty Hernandez 50 years ago those houses cost $6000 new. the greedy owners are doubling their sell prices every year. then again idiots want to live where demand is high and they dont build more land.

[@keldonmcfarland2969]

If you are in Section 8 housing, then YES!! by definition you are on welfare. The tax paying citizens are paying for your rent.

[@keldonmcfarland2969]

If you are in Section 8 housing, then YES! you are on welfare. The tax paying citizens are paying for your rent

[@tiffanisullivan7262]

Patty Hernandez No offense honey. But I don't want my hardworking tax dollars going towards taking care of u. You should get a better job. Stop living off of us

[@MsSweetlove90]

in cali and arizona ..if a section 8 tenant does this to the property. they loose their voucher.

[@horaceburns4614]

Sorry your statement is not correct. In Cali section 8 will come out a write the Landlord up for the condition of the house. I can't stand LA Section 8.

[@kevincasey5996]

Sad under 45 none of this will be fixed.

[@Frankybroadcast]

They should lose ALL assistance and be on the streets.

[@tenzinkunsang162]

his Tenants r shameless

[@jamiroquai30]

Sorry but Section 8 has nothing to do with it. They were bad renters. We have section 8 and take care of our place and left a $3,000 deposit NOT paid for by Section 8. Housing pays a PORTION of your rent depending on your income. They dont pay all of it.

[@chrisf6037]

I was a good tennant but i am trying to not have to use section 8 again. i was treated very unfairly by landlords with it, and never had a problem renting on the private market when i had money. its a huge issue that isnt being addressed.

[@wonderboy4993]

Chris F that’s because most people on section 8 are animals. They have to treat people this way unfortunately

[@berniceparks62]

in Minnesota they will take your voucher this gives good tenets a bad view smh

[@jenna2026]

You're supposed to screen a tenant before you rent to them. It does not matter if their income is from section 8, or if their parents are paying their rent, their sibling, or if the renter is a minority or gay/lesbian. What this news article is not mentioning is these tenants were not screened and the landlord did not know about their previous rental history or if there were any previous complaints made against them. I have had tenants that were not on section 8 or using a co-signer and they still trashed my properties. I got smarter over the years though and now screen each tenant, their rental history, etc... and no longer have issues, no matter where their source of income, age, lifestyle. There are also services that help landlords with this process now. It's not like it was years ago.

[@haroldsneed]

Make the deposit very high.

[@chrisf6037]

you also cant own a house if your making around 700 a month in most states like florida or hawaii, and california. no one will sell you anything in a place you would feel safe to live. and no i dont want to live out in the desert when i have to walk everywhere and cant drive, no thanks not for me!

[@kevincasey5996]

This is why GOOD landlords are no longer in the Program. Best thing they can do in this area is call for an inspection 30 days before move out.

[@carl6956]

The government in a sense forces Sec8 on property owners, some states will threaten property owners with arrest and jail time if they don't rent, In my neighborhood there's a nice (or used to be) 3BR home that was rented three times, the first time the renters turned out to be drug dealers and SWAT had to do their thing, the second time a renter moved in, sometime later this guy ended up getting evicted, this last time a single mother with 4 kids moved in, two years later ended up getting thrown out, each time the owner spent thousands of dollars remodeling/restoring the home only to waste his money (this is not including legal and court cost to get these people out) this time he's selling the place no more Sec8 for him, and yes all three were black.

[@darceylewis1771]

I live in Canada and I'm the Canadian equivalent of the American section 8. This is disgusting behavior. I have respect for other people's property and when I move out of one place to go elsewhere I will leave my rental property looking better than when I moved in.

[@Caughtyalackin09]

work like everybody else no more freebies

[@JCALDERON2051]

Unfortunately; section 8 tenants like the one in this video, make it hard for section 8 tenants who actually take care of their units..

[@droolalot5795]

Screw section 8...... Damn bums living large with 80" TV 📺... Multiple cars.... Fancy clothes..... Its a scam!!

[@fanclub8999]

I agree with everything the landlord just stated. This is ridiculous. How do people live that way for one, and two, how dare you leave someone else's property in ruins like this???

[@chrisf6037]

stupid section 8 system. the tennant cannot pay for damages and the landlords hate them too. landlords also dont give you much for your money these days and the tennants do tend to be bad on section 8. i had numerous issues living near other section 8 tennants and filed complaints on them and nothing was done when they were doing drugs in thier apt.

[@Goldenrose838]

Renting should be done base-by-base. Rental history, how much money they owed to previous renters, testimonials, references. These things should always be checked before renting to anyone. Section 8 or not. If they done it once, they've done it before. You know? There are good people in section 8 but there are a lot of bad ones who do drugs, and sell, lie, and cheat the system. I feel bad for the good hearted people on section 8.

[@vernamorales2064]

I'm on section 8.I am a widow. Every apt l ever had l left it spotless.They should ask for a walk through. I have been in my apt 14 years. The only problem l have is when it is inspected and the landlord has to do a repair. Not because of me but my apt was built in 1919.He hires people that don't know what they are doing. Then he has to hire somebody else 🙄

[@dawnlee2751]

He's right! The agency should inspect the apartment after the tenant moves out. If it's a mess, disqualify another moving voucher!

[@lilyrose7082]

Those tenants should lose their section 8! That’s ridiculous!

[@LaLa-bb5kb]

I'm surprised the housing authority doesn't inspect!

[@jackfarrell4727]

They do but they are not on the landlord's side

[@novembersbabygirl]

I feel sorry for him and I do believe that they should do exit inspections. If they fail the inspection you don’t get to move. If you have too many complaints then you lose your section 8. This guy was doing that tenant a favor however, I can’t stress this enough, always do a rental background check.

[@dawnlee866]

I feel bad for this landlord. He is 100 right

[@BoriPR82]

If a regular tenant leaves a house like that they lose their security deposit

[@germanshepherd6638]

They need a class section lawsuit against this “legal” theft

[@56cadd]

terminate Section 8 , terminate welfare , stop the breeding and stop the feeding.

[@mr.highlandpark3137]

This is exactly why property owners should stay as far away from Section 8 Tennants as possible. They are never held accountable for anything

[@MostConscious]

Poor baby. Poor poor little baby.

[@magnusprime27]

I don't blame the guy. It is rediculus. But for some like me that need sect 8 cuz I can't find work because my eye make I difficult.. (No I don't have sect8). . It does suck. There should be something in place like visits to insure The property is maintained or not being destroyed and if it looks like the Tennant has BMWs and smells of weed and don't have medical papers then they should lose their sect 8 and be able to repo things and evict.. I personally don't believe in trashing a house or whatever your allowed to rent. Its disrespectful .. I think some kind of background check should be able to be done. And if it shows they trashed the place you should thenbbe able to turn them down for housing

[@patriciafaure3410]

everybody is not bad people landlord's are taking chances when renting to people it is their responsibly to check their properties you cannot treat people like you would like to be treated because some people will take advantage of you and use your kindness as a weakness and the bad part of it they don't even care.Thank you

[@magicworld3242]

That's a great idea. Sec 8 should have someone check out the property before the tenant is (cleared) to move somewhere else.

[@otheraccount6803]

I'm on section 8. Of that would shut all these stupid crybabies up. I say do it there are already several inspections. One more won't change anything other than these morons that have zero real life experience or common sense up

[@dennisduran8500]

I'm on section 8 and I treat my apartment like it was mine. But I would not rent to section 8 if I owned an apartment.

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

She is correct

[@nickysdramafilesreide4229]

That's truly horrible awful

[@meotv2336]

Don't rent,buy and sell.

[@nanabarker8140]

I am a section 8 voucher holder, I absolutely do not live like this! There are good renters & bad renters all over the place, many well educated hard working people like me are on Section 8 for a variety of reasons.

[@djstacks101]

And that's why I'll never rent to a section8 individual

[@ronclasson76]

Section 8 is bullshit. Get a job. Live within your means. Quit freeloading off your neighbors

[@cache.3804]

One thing is being poor and the other is being a pig.

[@fiestenesus8330]

I feel him in this

[@RobertBrown-jz4qj]

I am a black man who deals with rentals. I agree with the ideal of a move out inspection. Fail the inspiration and no new voucher

[@juliusquasar1565]

My ex neighbors did that with their house in my old neighborhood. They couldn’t pay their mortgage and rented it out to Section 8 tenants who trashed that house, and the bank seized it afterwards. It’s been purchased and renovated since then.

[@LovedbyYah]

Disgustingly bad !

[@shereemorgan1430]

He needs to stop renting to section 8. It's just wrong and a waste of time and expense for the owner. The bad ones ruin it for people, who will take care of the property. Why aren't the landlords calling their previous places where they lived. It should show up on there credit report. That would weed out the nasty ones.

[@Born2RiffRock]

We won't rent to them in SC