Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§13602 Compliance with Criteria for Occupancy as Requirement for Tenancy
Title 42 › CHAPTER 135 — RESIDENCY AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING › SUBCHAPTER I — STANDARDS AND OBLIGATIONS OF RESIDENCY IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING › § 13602
Summary
Owners of federally assisted housing must follow the occupancy rules set by the Secretary and may deny applicants who do not meet them.
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Title 42, §13602
The Public Health and Welfare, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102