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Section 8 Protected Class STATUS? Property Managers Beware
Well, here it is--Back Again!   The Oahu Chapter of NARPM has informed us that two bills have now been introduced at the Hawaii State Legislature that will make "source of income" a protected class. In other words, anyone with "legal income" (welfare, Social Security, Section 8) will become a protected class.
First off, I applaud NARPM getting involved in this issue.   I think, however, we may have a problem opposing this. The signs of the times are not with the rights of property owners.      
We at RE/MAX Kai Lani have changed our Property Management Policy and will consider section 8 applicants for any and all rentals that we are offering.  We insist that the tenants meet the same qualifications that we ask other tenants to meet:  1) Credit Report.  2)  Proof of Adequate income to pay rent.  3)  Suitable References.   Most do not qualify under the current law, but no one knows what the intended and unintended consequences of the proposed legislation will unleash once passed.   
There are at least two problems with the Administration of the Section 8 Program as it now stands:
1)  The requirement that we must put a tenant on an interim rental contract that has to be approved by the government is time consuming and ... more

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