I keep getting requests from landlords asking what should they do about not receiving rent from a voucher tenant, and what steps should they take to remove a problem tenant. I am not an expert in this matter but I will provide as much knowledge as possible. As a landlord the best practices should be to keep things simple. When renting to a tenant make sure they have good credit. At least a score above 650 but you also want to look at their credit report. Determine if they have been late in paying things. You can still be late in paying bills, and have a credit score of over 650. Determine the tenants rental history. Contact their past landlords and determine what kind of tenant they were. Verify their income by checking bank statements and pay stubs. Contact their employer to confirm employment. If all of these things can’t be done then don’t rent to the tenant. You are better off leaving your property empty until a qualified tenant comes along. Not accepting a voucher is not discriminatory because some vouchers violate the terms of the lease. CityFHEPS requires the landlord to give the tenant a lease for 1 or 2 years. That lease states rent is due on the first of the month. CityFHEPS never pays the rent on the first of the month so therefor they violate the lease. Only Section 8 has a great track record of paying the rent on the 1st of the month. You should still do all the checks I previously mentioned on a Section 8 tenant because they will have a portion to pay, and you want to make sure they are capable of paying their portion. Unfortunately, if you have to evict a tenant in NYC that is also a nightmare. The laws are set up to help the tenant and not the landlord. Your best option is to probably retain an attorney to handle the matter. I hope this post is beneficial. Justin