Section 8 Eviction Rules
Summary
Landlords in Detroit can evict tenants for non-payment of rent, including the Section 8 portion. However, if you have paid your part of the rent, they cannot evict you for Section 8s non-payment. Landlords must follow the legal eviction process as outlined in your lease and state law. Consult a local legal aid organization for specific advice.Full Conversation
A question is section * owes the payment but they pay it but i still pay my part since i been here can i be evicted i mean they pay and they still owe an the landlord tryna get me to pay it
Hello Cassandra, could you please tell me your location? The eviction laws vary from place to place, and I want to provide the most accurate information for your situation.
Am in Detroit
Hello Cassandra, in Detroit, Michigan:
- Landlords can evict tenants for non-payment of rent.
- If Section * hasn't paid its portion, it's not your responsibility.
- However, you must keep paying your part of the rent.
Please consult a local legal aid organization for more specific advice.
So they can't evict me by any means
Hello Cassandra, in Detroit, Michigan:
- Landlords can evict for non-payment of rent, even if the part not paid is the Section * portion.
- However, if you've paid your part, they cannot evict you for Section *'s non-payment.
- For eviction, they must follow the legal process outlined in your lease and state law.