Landlords

Chapter 1 – The “Section 8” Housing Choice Voucher Program

• How Does Section 8 Work?
• Helpful Advice For Section 8 Landlords
• Income Eligibility
• Process For Housing Choice Voucher Program Participants
• Family Obligations

Chapter 2 – Five Easy Steps to Becoming a Section 8 Landlord

• Step 1 – Find a Section 8 Voucher Tenant
• Step 2 – Owner Approves Tenant
• Step 3 – KHA Approves Tenancy & Unit Passes HQS Inspection
• Step 4 – HAP Contract & Lease Are Signed
• Step 5 – Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) to Owner

Chapter 3 – New Client Orientation

Chapter 4 – Choosing a Tenant

Chapter 5 – Under Contract

• Change in Ownership
• Landlord/Tenant Relations
• Landlord Responsibilities
• Lease & Housing Assistance Contract

Chapter 6 – Move-Out

• Contract Terminations

Chapter 7 – HQS Inspections

• Overview
• Acceptability Criteria and Exceptions to HQS
• Emergency Repair items
• Determination of Responsibility
• Lead-Based Paint Regulations

 Chapter 8 – Property Owner/Manager References

• Property Owner/Manager Resource Guide

Glossary & Terminology