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What is the penalty for not reporting occupant to Section 8 housing?

Someone I know lived alone and received Section 8 housing assistance. Now they let a friend move in for the past few months and the housing for some reason did not pay the last months rent, but hasn't given a reason. What might be going on here and what is the penalty for not reporting a change in occupancy?

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1. Someone lied. Section 8 will give a reason. Fraud would mean that the person is no longer eligible to receive housing benefits. They can force past monies to be repaid (only possible if the cheat has a job). Lastly, if the landlord knew about the fraud the landlord can face legal problems as well.
2. They have found out about the unauthorized tenant and terminated her Section 8. You CANNOT have anyone live with you on Section 8 that is not on your voucher. That is grounds for termination and eviction when the landlord finds out.