24 C.F.R. § 14.320
§ 14.320 Settlement. (24 CFR Part 14)
Operative Text
The applicant and agency counsel may agree on a proposed settlement of the award before final action on the application, either in connection with a settlement of the underlying proceeding, or after the underlying proceeding has been concluded, in accordance with the settlement procedure applicable to the underlying proceeding. If a prevailing party and agency counsel agree on a proposed settlement of an award before an application has been filed, the application shall be filed with the proposed settlement.
Under 24 CFR Part 14 § 14.320, a party seeking an award of fees or expenses and the agency's legal counsel are permitted to reach a negotiated settlement on that award at various points in the process — either while the underlying proceeding is still being resolved, after it has concluded, or even before a formal application for fees has been submitted. When a settlement is reached before an application is filed, the agreement must be submitted together with the application. The rule essentially creates a flexible window for voluntary resolution of fee disputes without requiring a full adjudication.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For housing operators or property owners involved in proceedings with a HUD agency under 24 CFR Part 14 § 14.320, understanding that fee award disputes can be resolved through settlement — rather than only through formal rulings — is a practical consideration. Compliant parties and their representatives typically document any proposed settlement carefully and ensure it is filed alongside the fee application when the agreement is reached prior to that filing. Familiarity with the settlement procedures governing the underlying proceeding is generally part of navigating this process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or other applicants who have prevailed in a proceeding involving a HUD agency should be aware that 24 CFR Part 14 § 14.320 provides an avenue to resolve fee and expense award claims through settlement with agency counsel, rather than waiting for a formal decision. This right exists at multiple stages — during the underlying proceeding, after it ends, or even before a fee application is formally submitted. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help applicants understand what settlement procedures apply to their specific type of proceeding and what options generally exist for pursuing or responding to a proposed agreement.
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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