If u have been approved for section 8 can u be denied rental if your credit is less than perfect?

January 19, 2008
By Credit Issues Admin
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Cameron05 asked:


I applied at an apartment complex that accepts section 8 but was denied rental because I did not meet their credit standards. My part of the rent would have been less than 50 bucks a month–the rest would have been paid by the goverment.

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5 Responses to If u have been approved for section 8 can u be denied rental if your credit is less than perfect?

  1. rottie_mama1969 on January 22, 2008 at 12:35 am

    The one thing look for if you dont pay your bills why would someone rent to you can am landlord and credit is the one thing look for if you can am landlord and credit is the one thing look for if you dont pay your bills.

  2. gypsy on January 22, 2008 at 1:29 am

    yes, I think they can based on your credit. Maybe you can try to rent from a homeowner.

  3. Phil on January 24, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    The landlord can deny your application due to poor results from the landlord.
    The landlord can deny your application due to poor results from the background check including your credit history whether you have sec or not is separate issue.
    The landlord can deny your credit history whether you have sec or not is separate issue.

  4. DANIELLE P on January 27, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    I hold a section 8 voucher also and had the same problem but the apartment complex manger allowed me to set up payment arrangements with the collectors and by doing that I was approved

  5. Bestkeepedsecret on January 27, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    My main concern would be if it came down to it came down to it if were landlord my main concern would be if were landlord my main concern would be if were landlord my main concern.
    My main concern would be if applicant was evicted not their credit score give me break.
    My main concern would be if applicant was evicted not their rent and utilities before they pay their credit card bill if were.

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