How to Handle Section 8 Evictions

When dealing with a tenant under Section 8, you should know that the Federal CARES Act adds specific requirements to the eviction process that differ from standard non-payment of rent situations.

If your property is covered by the CARES Act, you must provide the tenant with a 30-day notice to pay rent or quit instead of the traditional 3-day notice used in most cases. This is a key difference when evicting Section 8 tenants.

If you have any questions about how to handle evictions involving Section 8 tenants, particularly regarding non-payment of rent, don’t hesitate to contact our office. At SNS Law Group, we specialize in landlord-tenant disputes and can offer you legal advice tailored to your situation..

For more information or to schedule a consultation with our legal team, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help you protect your property rights while staying compliant with federal rental laws.

Transcript: 

Do you have a tenant under Section 8 who is not paying rent? If so, here are some things you need to know before commencing your eviction action.

Hi, my name is Bijan Shakibkoo, and I’m a co-founder and managing partner of SNS Law Group. If you enjoy this video, please feel free to like and subscribe.

Section 8 Tenancy

If your tenant is under Section 8, the tenancy is governed by the federal government CARES Act.

30-Day Section 8 Eviction Notice

The federal government CARES Act provides that if a landlord receives a rental payment from a federally backed rental assistance program such as Section 8, or if the property has an FHA loan, the landlord must issue a 30-day notice to pay rent or quit, instead of your traditional three-day notice to pay rent or quit.

Contact SNS Law Group for Assistance Handling Section 8 Evictions

If you have any questions about evicting your Section 8 tenant, please feel free to give our office a call, we’ll be happy to help.