24 C.F.R. § 14.105
§ 14.105 Purpose of these rules. (24 CFR Part 14)
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The Act provides for the award of attorney fees and other expenses to eligible individuals and entities who are parties to certain administrative proceedings (adversary adjudications) before the Department. An eligible party may receive an award when it prevails over an agency, unless the agency's position was substantially justified or special circumstances make an award unjust. The rules in this part described the parties eligible for awards and the proceedings that are covered. They also explain how to apply for awards and the procedures and standards that the Department will use to make them.
Section 14.105 of 24 CFR Part 14 establishes the overall purpose of HUD's rules governing attorney fee awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act. When a private party wins certain administrative proceedings against the Department, that party may be entitled to recover attorney fees and related costs — unless HUD can show its position was substantially justified or other circumstances make an award unfair. The rules in this part define who qualifies, which proceedings are covered, and how the award process works.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 24 CFR Part 14 § 14.105, property owners or managers who are drawn into adversary adjudications before HUD and ultimately prevail may have grounds to seek reimbursement of attorney fees and other expenses. Compliant operators generally keep thorough records of legal costs incurred during such proceedings in case an award application becomes relevant. Familiarity with the eligibility criteria and covered proceedings outlined in Part 14 helps operators understand the framework before any dispute arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14.105 of 24 CFR Part 14 signals that tenants or tenant organizations who qualify as eligible parties and prevail in certain HUD administrative proceedings may be able to recover attorney fees and related expenses. This provision sets the stage for the rest of Part 14, which spells out eligibility requirements, covered proceedings, and how to apply. Tenants who believe they may have a claim under this framework can explore their options by reviewing the full Part 14 rules or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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