24 C.F.R. § 247.1
§ 247.1 Applicability. (24 CFR Part 247)
Operative Text
(a) Except as provided in §§ 247.5 and 247.6(c), the provisions of this subpart shall apply to all decisions by a landlord to terminate the occupancy of a tenant in a subsidized project as defined in § 247.2(e). (Termination of tenancy of a family assisted with tenant-based assistance under the Housing Voucher Program is not subject to this part.) (b) Landlords of subsidized projects that have been assisted under a covered housing program listed in 24 CFR 5.2003 must comply with 24 CFR part 5, subpart L (Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking), as described in § 200.38.
Section 247.1 establishes the scope of the federal regulations governing termination of occupancy in HUD-subsidized housing projects, as defined in § 247.2(e). With limited exceptions carved out in §§ 247.5 and 247.6(c), these rules apply whenever a landlord of a subsidized project decides to end a tenant's occupancy. Notably, tenants using Housing Choice Vouchers (tenant-based assistance) are not covered by this part. Additionally, subsidized projects connected to covered housing programs under 24 CFR 5.2003 must also comply with federal protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking under 24 CFR part 5, subpart L.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 247.1, operators of HUD-subsidized projects are subject to the full procedural framework of this subpart whenever they initiate a termination of occupancy, unless a specific exemption under §§ 247.5 or 247.6(c) applies. Compliant operators generally identify whether their property falls within the definition of a 'subsidized project' under § 247.2(e) before proceeding with any termination action. Those whose projects are tied to covered housing programs listed in 24 CFR 5.2003 also maintain policies and practices consistent with the domestic violence and survivor protections outlined in 24 CFR part 5, subpart L, as referenced in § 200.38.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 247.1 establishes that residents of HUD-subsidized projects, as defined in § 247.2(e), are entitled to the procedural protections this subpart provides when a landlord moves to terminate their occupancy — unless a narrow exception under §§ 247.5 or 247.6(c) applies. Tenants in subsidized projects connected to covered housing programs may also have additional protections under federal law if they are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as outlined in 24 CFR part 5, subpart L. Tenants who believe these protections apply to their situation may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, a HUD-approved housing counselor, or a legal aid office to better understand the rights available under § 247.1 and related provisions.
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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