Section 8: Landlord Information

Prepare for an inspection
Landlord Tips for Successful Property Management

How To Become a Section 8 Landlord

To become a Section 8 landlord, contact GMHA Section 8 clerical staff at (937)376-2908 for a prospective landlord packet. There are very few differences between the Section 8 participant and the private market renter. Landlords may use standard procedures as permitted by law to screen Section 8 applicants.

GHMA encourages landlords with property outside of lower income neighborhoods to participate in the Section 8 Program.

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How To Prepare For An Inspection

Ten most commonly failed items - Ask yourself these questions:

1. Do all doors in my unit close and/or latch properly? (includes sliding doors)
2. Are doors weather-stripped and airtight?
3. Is my kitchen sink, bathroom sink, and tub free of leaks, drips, etc.?
4. Do all my windows have screens? And are they free of holes and tears?
5. Do all the windows in my unit close properly? And do the windows that are accessible from the outside have working sturdy locks?
6. Is there a smoke detector on every floor of my home (including basement)? And do they all work properly? (includes batteries)
7. Do all electrical outlets and light switches have covers? (and are not cracked)
8. Do all my light switches and electrical outlets work?
9. Are your floors free of "trip hazards" (tears, holes, loose edges, etc.)?
10. Is the entire unit, both inside and outside, including window frames, free of cracking, scaling, peeling, chipping and loose paint?

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If you answered "No" to any of these questions please correct the problem before the inspection date if possible.

NOTE: these are not the only requirements units must meet to pass the inspection process. The list represents only what the inspectors have determined are the most common reasons units fail inspection.

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