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Strategies for multi-family property owners to maximize Section 8 participation. Portfolio management, NYCHA Owner Extranet, rent optimization, and compliance at scale.

How to request and respond to reasonable accommodations in NYC Section 8 housing. NYCHA process, common accommodations, landlord obligations, and medical verification requirements.

NYC landlords must install window guards where children 10 or younger reside. Annual notice requirements, costs, installation specs, and Section 8 inspection tips.

Complete guide to lead paint disclosure, testing, and remediation requirements for Section 8 landlords in NYC. August 2025 XRF testing deadline explained.

Complete guide to NYCHA utility allowances for Section 8 landlords. 2025 rates, rent calculation impact, and how tenant-paid utilities affect your HAP payment.

Complete guide to the NYCHA Owner Extranet: how to submit rental packets, track payments, download 1099s, certify repairs, list vacancies, and manage your Section 8 portfolio online.

Essential Section 8 lease requirements for NYC landlords: HUD tenancy addendum, minimum term, prohibited clauses, required provisions, and how the lease works with the HAP contract.

How to legally evict a Section 8 tenant in NYC: NYCHA certification requirements, valid grounds, Housing Court procedures, and key differences from market-rate evictions.

Learn exactly when and how NYCHA pays Section 8 landlords: direct deposit timing, HAP contracts, payment schedules, and what to expect for your first check.

NYC landlord breaks down Section 8 pros and cons: guaranteed rent, inspections, legal requirements, and real numbers to help you decide.