Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§1592k Determination of fair rentals and classes of occupants by Secretary
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 9— - HOUSING OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER IX— - DEFENSE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES › § 1592k
Summary
HUD must set fair rents for the housing it runs and can decide who may live there, set priorities or preferences, and set the rules and length of stay.
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Title 42, §1592k
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The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall fix fair rentals based on the value thereof as determined by the Secretary which shall be charged for housing accommodations operated under this subchapter and may prescribe the class or classes of persons who may occupy such accommodations, preferences, or priorities in the rental thereof, and the terms, conditions, and period of such occupancy.
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to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see note set out under section 1581 of this title.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 1592k
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73