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Section 8 FAQ

 

What is your service?

WeTakeSection8 is a your source for all section 8 housing information. Finding apartments for rent that match your budget can be a difficult task. WeTakeSection8 can help you take advantage of housing programs that match your financial situation and your apartment search for section 8 apartment rentals and houses.

 

Why should I subscribe to your service?

Moving is stressful enough without adding all the unnecessary problems of searching for Section 8 and Affordable housing. Save hours and weeks of time and use our knowledge and experience to find the home of your choice based on your specific criteria. We make sure that your search for a new rental home is as pain-free and hassle-free as possible.

 

What are the long-term benefits of your service?

With our help, most people find a place within 5-10 business days. Save time and money by not having to drive around and make endless phone calls to landlords and property owners that are not set-up to accept section 8 vouchers. We have done all the work for you ,and have gathered all the properties that accept section 8 vouchers under one complete search engine. By joining the service you will be able to contact the property owners and managers directly and to make appointments.

 

How does the apartment search process begin at Wetakesection 8?

Login with your username and password , and select the cities and neighborhoods that work for you , enter the maximum rent your voucher allows and call the results to make appointments and view them.

 

What do I leave with if I come in to see you?

Your consultant can offer you complete and accurate details and descriptions of relevant properties, and can print out the vacancies that meet your criteria. You will then be able to call the landlords to make appointments.

 

What does the rental consultant do with my information?

Once we have a complete understanding of the factors that are most important to you, your rental consultant enters your requirements into our extensive database, which searches the rental market in the areas that meet your criteria.

 

How does this process really differ from what I could do on my own?

This process allows you to zero in on only those selections that are going to be the best for you to tour. You get to shop the rental market with an objective, dramatically reducing the hassle and headache of finding your new home! With our service you eliminate having to drive around or make endless phone calls to landlords who are not setup to accept section 8 . Our service allows you to call landlords that are setup and are familiar with the section 8 process.

 

What if I need more help?

Our experienced rental consultants are available to you 5 days a week to guide and inform you throughout the rental process. Call our customer support hotline (866-806-6887) during business hours (Monday through Friday 8 am to 6:30 pm, or stop by our offices at 201 N. Robertson Blvd Suite 202 (driving directions ) in Beverly Hills, CA during business hours, with your questions and concerns!

 

What other services do you provide?

Once you join our service ,you will receive access to the addresses and phone numbers of the landlords and can contact the landlords directly. This will save you lots of valuable time and effort in making calls and setting up appointments and will ensure that your search is a success.

 

What if I'm new to the area?

You can Search the listings in the areas that meet your needs An agent can assist you if you are unfamiliar.

 

Which areas of the nation do your listings cover?

All of them! We cover the nation however we have chosen to concentrate in the areas that have the most demand for section 8 housing and affordable housing.

 

How long will it take for me to find an apartment?

Our success rate is realistically between 5 and 10 days, allowing for time absorbed by weekends, holidays, and credit and financial considerations. This is the shortest success time of any rental and relocation agency! Ultimately, how quickly you find an apartment or home really depends on you; if you make the calls and are prepared to tour the properties with an objective view, it will happen very quickly.

 

What types of properties do you offer?

All kinds! Our listings include bachelors, studios, apartments of all sizes, condos, townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, guesthouses with rents ranging from $400.00 to $2500.00 per month depending on the city and maximum allowable rents as set by your voucher.

 

Can I see what properties you have before I sign up?

Yes! Please preview our properties using our guest search, offered on the home page of this site. Every property you see on your guest search will be available to you today if you sign up.

 

If I subscribe to your service on-line, how long will it take to hear back from you?

If you sign up with a credit card via our secure server, you can view the available properties immediately. If you do not wish to use your credit card online, you can call our office to sign up. Our customer service agents are available to you 24/7 to assist you with the sign-up on our site.

 

How often do you get new listings?

Our listings are updated online throughout the day! You can receive new listings by logging into your account and accessing our Web site. You can save your criteria and go to View Saved Searches to view properties that meet your criteria or perform a new search .

 

Can I give you more specifics regarding what I'm looking for ?

Yes! Our state-of-the-art Web site lets you search by specific keywords or amenities.

 

Can you guarantee that your rentals are not listed anywhere else?

No one can guarantee that a property manager lists exclusively with one firm. We do guarantee, however, that our listings are the most complete and come from the most numerous and most reliable sources of Section 8 and affordable housing in the nation.

 

How long have you been in business?

Our company has been in business since 1998. Prior to that, we have owned and managed properties in the Southern California area since 1992.

 

What is rent control? Do you list apartments in areas that are rent-controlled?

Rent control prevents the landlord from raising your rent, except under certain controlled circumstances.

 

What is Section 8? Do you list properties that accept Section 8?

Yes, we do list properties that accept Section 8. The Section 8 certificate and voucher programs are housing assistance programs funded by the U.S. government and administered by local housing authorities.

 

What types of people use your service?

The majority of our clients are responsible adults looking to relocate. We are an equal-opportunity, service-oriented company. Our service is available to the general public, and we do not discriminate on any basis of sexual orientation, race, or gender. We cater to all income levels and professionals that are in need of section 8 housing assistance and are searching for affordable housing.

 

How can I increase my chances of finding an apartment once I've joined?

You've already done the best possible thing by signing on with WeTakeSection8 , so relax! However, if you want further advice, we recommend that you diligently call and make appointments to see the properties, bearing in mind realistic expectations.

 

Why do you charge for your service?

In other states, the brokers for properties make a commission — pre-arranged by the landlord and usually equal to one month's rent. We take no commissions, so your fee is our only compensation for our services. And the result is that, unlike other brokers and agents, we are not motivated to rent you the most expensive possible apartment in order to increase our own profits! In fact, our small fee saves you lots of time and money — without any hidden charges to you.

 

Can I use the Web site without coming in to meet with you?

Use our Website as it has all the necessary information you need to make a decision, if you need additional assistance we can help you.

 

Can I send you the check and have you go rent the apartment for me?

Unfortunately , no. You need to be present to rent the apartment or home of your choice.

 

How often do I check for updates?

It's best to check our site every other day for new properties as they become available. You can view all available properties including the most recent updates.

 

How long will my membership last?

Your membership continues for the period that you choose from the date that you join, but realistically since most landlords require a 30 day notice to vacate, so we recommend that you join and start looking about 30 days prior to your intended move time to find the home that fits your needs and make proper arrangements for your move.

 

What if I have physical disabilities? Do you list properties that cater to these needs?

Our Web site is one of the few that lets you check "handicapped facilities," as one of your search terms — and we ask for this information on every property from every landlord.

 

Do you offer a guarantee?

As long as you have made an honest effort to call landlords & make appointment to see places we offer the INDUSTRY'S BEST GURRANTEE. If you have found a rental through another source, we will need your new landlord's phone number and a copy of your new lease or rental agreement. A refund request must be submitted within 5 days from the start date of your contract as per the contract that appears on the site when you sign up.

 

What information does a landlord need from me to get a credit report?

To get a credit report on you, a landlord generally needs your name, social security number, and current address and current income and current rent paid.

 

What should I do if I have bad credit?

Credit checks are important to most landlords, but you can offer other proof of your ability to pay rent.

 

What if my credit history is spotty, but I've mended my ways?

Give prospective landlords documentation of your efforts to redeem your credit to show that you take your financial obligations seriously. Use landlord and job references to establish that you are a good tenant with reliable income. Have copies your rental application and voucher handy to present to landlords.

 

What information do I need to fill out a rental application?

A rental application asks for such things as your social security number, driver's license, current address, previous addresses and how long you were there, personal and professional references, credit references, and bank accounts, number of children and so forth. You should be truthful when filling out this information; you don't want to end up in a situation in which you are unwelcome and have to hide your daily life from someone who lives across the hall!

 

When should I fill out a rental application?

There is no harm in filling out an application, as it doesn't obligate you to accept the apartment. Therefore, it's better to fill out an application when in doubt. When going to an appointment with a landlord or property manager, you might want to bring with you the application information, in case you love the place and there are other eager would-be tenants ahead of you. That way, you can fill out the application and write your deposit check on the spot.

 

Is there a fee involved in the application?

Most landlords do charge a non-refundable application fee — in which case, of course, you might want to be more certain of your interest before submitting the application. Usually the application fee is in fact a charge for running a credit check on you, generally around $25.

 

What are credit references?

A credit reference is anything that shows that you have good credit. Car payments made on time and a credit card that has been good for several years are examples of credit references.

 

What sort of personal and professional references should I get?

Get former landlords and neighbors to testify in writing to your clean, law-abiding, courteous, quiet ways. Get former supervisors and co-workers to attest that you are responsible, dependable, solvent, and socially acceptable. It is best to inform referees right away that you might be putting their names down on rental applications, so they're not taken by surprise by a phone call from a landlord — they might not know what to say off the cuff! You might want to ask each referee for a brief written reference, and simply have them on hand so they won't be bothered with many calls.

 

What is a holding deposit?

A holding deposit is a sum of money, often equal to one month's rent, given to the landlord to guarantee that the place will not be rented to anyone else before you move in.

 

How do I get my utilities turned on? Will I need to pay deposits for these?

To turn your utilities on, call the customer service numbers as listed on our resources page. If you have bad credit, you will probably be asked to put down an initial deposit to get your utilities turned on; the deposit is refundable when you move and terminate service at that address.

 

Should I get renter's insurance? What does it cover? Whom should I contact?

Renter's insurance is a good idea if you have many valuables that are not covered under some other policy.

 

Is there anything I should look out for before renting a unit?

Beyond obvious health hazards such as asbestos (ask the landlord about this when you tour), you should consider things such as busy streets if you have children or pets, proximity to unsafe neighborhoods (particularly if you have to drive through them to get to your home), and any outstanding repairs that could affect air or water quality (such as rusty plumbing or dirty ventilation).

 

I'm a senior citizen on a fixed income, how can you help me find low-cost housing ?

We provide lists of apartments and homes that accept section 8 vouchers and affordable housing. Income levels for assistance are updated each year.

 

How can I apply for Section 8?

To apply for public housing or Housing Choice (Section 8) vouchers, you will need to visit your local public housing authority. Many have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one public housing authority.

 

I have a Section 8 voucher, and I'm moving to another city. Can I take my voucher with me?

Answer: Yes, that is possible. But you'll need to contact both your current and your future public housing authority to work out the details.

 

I'd like to rent my home to a Section 8 tenant. How can I do that?

You'll need to contact your local public housing authority to find out how to rent to Section 8 tenants in your area and have your building and units inspected. You may list your vacancies for free on our website.

 

What if I have a physical disability . What kind of housing help does your company offer?

You may use the website as it has all the information you need to make a choice for a rental home. If you do not have access to a computer at your current home you can access the site from any library or public Internet café.