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

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

*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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

How do people live like that!?

Geez I wonder why landlords are declining section 8 program.

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.

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.

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

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.

I couldn't leave any place I lived like this

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

his Tenants r shameless

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.

maybe inspections to protect landlords should be every three months.

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

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.

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.

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

Section 8 should pay for rehabilitation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

don't rent to section 8

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.

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. 😏

Good. No more section 8.

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!

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???

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Call CYS, CPS, THEY CLEARLY ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO BE PARENTS.

I feel bad for this landlord. He is 100 right

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.

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.

Ma dad had a section 8 tenant steal everything in his house, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove and they even took the sinks out from the kitchen and bathrooms. NEVER AGAIN, NO SECTION 8 TENANTS....

I used to get section 8. My place was cleaner when I moved out. There’s a person who is moving out in my building. 20 50 gallon garbage bag. I could see garbage up to the ceiling

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.

I just experienced my 1st Section 8 tenant (the tenant is a lovely person, but can't be responsible for her living environment). And no more. I decided not to rent for Section 8 since I lost more money to fix a broken front door, newly installed bathroom sinks and window blinds, floors(I wonder how to destroy it without special tools), damaged paint on the wall, hideously stinky garbage bins, and small backyard had turned into a stinky small garbage mountain. I found out that if I keep renting to the Section 8 program, I keep losing money, so my 1st time experience is the last time.

Doesn’t make sense that section 8 doesn’t have a standard of practice.

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

I feel him in this

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.

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.

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

Where was this? I used to have section 8 and no matter what apt. I got I had to pay a security deposit. If you left anything they kept the deposit. I made sure I cleaned to get back my deposit.

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

Before you rent to anyone, look at the place their living in at the moment.

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.

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 🙄

Not just that many landlords won't accept them for a reason, most of the neighborhood won't even accept and respect them either.

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.

A Section 8 tenant would definitely leave behind condoms, books and belts because those are useless items.

I TELL IT LIKE IT IS

Omg.....did you catch the dead spider in the plate

this is what happens when you have people that don't have to work for what they have.

OHA's response was to tell landlords to not rent section 8 housing.

Why doesnt the govenment do a study on how often this happenes. I can tell you i live in an area where more than 80% of the kids in the school system live in a family reciing govenment assistance.. i know from experince that landlords ate often abused by section 8 tennents and the courts side with tbe tennents overwhemingly. This country has lost its way. We are in a real crises we have an epidemic of lazyness and its only getting worse. We need to stop this cycle and fast or were doomed.

Did they pay utilities, leave a deposit you could seize?

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

Rent $825.per month section 8 residents $850 $25 per month to cover and damage plus cleaning

We won't rent to them in SC

Simple. If they leave a house wrecked, no more section 8 allowed.

allow taxpayers to opt out of such programs

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..

work like everybody else no more freebies