24 C.F.R. § 14.135
§ 14.135 Rulemaking on maximum rates for attorney fees. (24 CFR Part 14)
Operative Text
Any person may file with the Department a petition for rulemaking to increase the maximum rate for attorney fees as provided in 5 U.S.C. 504(b)(1)(A)(ii), in accordance with 24 CFR part 10. The petition should identify the rate the petitioner believes the Department should establish and the types of proceedings in which the rate should be used. It should also explain fully the reasons why the higher rate is warranted. The Department will respond to the petition in accordance with 24 CFR 10.20(b).
Under § 14.135, any member of the public may formally ask HUD to revise the maximum hourly rate it pays attorney fees in certain federal administrative proceedings by submitting a rulemaking petition. The petition must specify the proposed new rate, the categories of proceedings where it would apply, and a full explanation of why a higher rate is justified. HUD is then obligated to respond to that petition following its standard rulemaking-petition procedures set out in 24 CFR 10.20(b).
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who participate in HUD administrative proceedings should be aware that § 14.135 establishes a formal channel through which the attorney-fee rate cap applicable to those proceedings can be challenged or updated. A compliant and informed operator generally monitors any changes to the maximum rate that result from such petitions, as those rates can affect the cost calculus of contested proceedings. Staying current with HUD's responses to rulemaking petitions under 24 CFR part 10 is a standard part of managing regulatory exposure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and tenant advocates involved in HUD administrative proceedings may find § 14.135 relevant if the current maximum attorney-fee rate makes it difficult to secure representation. The provision creates an open pathway for any person—including tenant organizations—to petition HUD to raise that cap by submitting a written request that identifies the desired rate, the applicable proceeding types, and supporting justification. Tenant-rights organizations can provide guidance on how this petition process works and whether it may be relevant to a particular type of proceeding.
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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