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Q: How will I benefit from renting to Section 8 participants?
A: By renting to program participants landlords are
guaranteed to receive the Housing Authority’s portion of the
rent each and every month. They also have the assurance that
their tenant will always be able to afford their rent. If the
tenant’s income decreases UHA may be able to increase their
portion of the rent payment to compensate. Because units are
inspected at least annually, the landlord benefits from better
upkeep of the unit by the tenant.
Q: What kinds of properties are eligible?
A: Single family homes, apartments, duplexes, triplexes,
four-plexes, condominiums, mobile homes and townhouses may all
be eligible, so long as they comply with the
Housing
Quality Standards and local building code requirements.
Q: Does my property have to be located in the City of Upland?
A: No. The property may also be located in Alta Loma, Chino,
Etiwanda, Montclair, Ontario, or Rancho Cucamonga.
Q: If the payment standard for my unit is less than the amount I
want for rent can my tenant pay me additional monies?
A: No. “Side Payments” are prohibited by the regulations and
the HAP Contract signed with UHA. To accept any amount in
addition to the tenant’s portion of the rent approved by UHA
constitutes fraud. UHA would have the right to terminate the HAP
contract and allow the tenant to relocate.
Q: Can I raise the rent after I have signed the lease and HAP
Contract?
A: After the first year of the lease you may request an
increase in the rent amount. Landlords must request any increase
in writing no less than sixty (60) days prior to the date they
wish the increase to take effect. For example, if you want the
increase to take effect on the first day of the lease renewal,
you must submit your request for increase no less than sixty
(60) days prior to the expiration of the current lease.
Q: Can I rent my property to a family member who is a Section 8
participant?
A: No. UHA is prohibited by federal regulations from
approving a unit for assistance if the owner is a parent,
grandparent, child, or sibling of any member of the family,
unless the program participant is a person with disabilities and
it has been determined that approving the unit would provide a
reasonable accommodation for the program participant.
Q: What does my property need in order to pass inspection?
A: Please see our
HQS Checklist for a list of
requirements. |
