Lunch & Learn: Got Section 8 Headaches? We Will Help Solve All Your Problems!

Improve Your Section 8 Experience: Insider Tips from a Former HACLA Executive

Recently Retired Housing Authority Executive, April Adams, Joins Us to Share Insider Knowledge of the Section 8 Housing Program

Have you had problem Section 8 tenants, delays in getting rent increases approved, trouble with inspections, or simply felt frustrated trying to navigate the program? You're not alone. Many rental housing providers have encountered similar challenges and left the program disillusioned. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Join us for this live seminar and lunch session where April Adams—former HACLA Section 8 Supervisor and landlord advocate—will provide practical solutions and tips to make Section 8 work for you.

What You’ll Learn:

Section 8 Basics and Owner Best Practices

• Effective communication and documentation strategies.
• Understanding rights and responsibilities for both owners and housing authorities.
• How to resolve owner/tenant disputes efficiently.
• Handling late rent, unauthorized occupants, lease violations, fraud, pets, and more.

Rent Increases and the Owner’s Portal

• How to submit rent increase requests that get approved quickly.
• Using the Owner’s Portal to your advantage.

Inspections and Chapter 11 Explained

• Understanding the new “NSPIRE” inspection format.
• Common mistakes and how to avoid abatement threats.
• Tenant responsibilities and how to hold them accountable during inspections.

RFTA (Request for Tenancy Approval) Leasing Process

• Complete walkthrough of the leasing process from submission to first HAP payment.
• How to get help filling out and submitting RFTA forms, rent negotiation, follow-ups, and documentation.

Seminar Leader:

April Adams, RentWise L.A.
April Adams brings over 20 years of experience from her tenure with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). As a former Section 8 supervisor and current landlord advocate, April helps property owners navigate inspections, RFTAs, and the often frustrating processes involved with Section 8 leasing. She’s also the founder of RentWise L.A., where she now offers a comprehensive RFTA Service for landlords. Learn more at RentWiseLA.com or email Info@RentWiseLA.com.

Registration Info:

• Member Ticket: $0.00
• Nonmember Ticket: $20.00

WARNING: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS SEMINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN. EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR LICENSED PROFESSIONAL FOR LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE.