Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§13602 Compliance with criteria for occupancy as requirement for tenancy
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 135— - RESIDENCY AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - STANDARDS AND OBLIGATIONS OF RESIDENCY IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING › § 13602
Summary
Owners of federally assisted housing must use the tenant rules the Secretary creates by regulation when choosing who can live in the units. If an owner finds an applicant does not meet those rules, the owner may deny that person tenancy.
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Title 42, §13602
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In selecting tenants for occupancy of units in federally assisted housing, an owner of such housing shall utilize the criteria for occupancy in federally assisted housing established by the Secretary, by regulation, under section 13603 of this title. If an owner determines that an applicant for occupancy in the housing does not meet such criteria, the owner may deny such applicant occupancy.
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42 U.S.C. § 13602
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73