24 C.F.R. § 35.615
§ 35.615 Notices and pamphlet. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
(a) Notice. If evaluation or hazard reduction is undertaken, the sponsor shall provide a notice to occupants in accordance with § 35.125. A visual assessment alone is not considered an evaluation for the purposes of this part. (b) Lead hazard information pamphlet. The sponsor shall provide the lead hazard information pamphlet in accordance with § 35.130.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.615, when a program sponsor carries out an evaluation or hazard reduction at a property, occupants must receive a formal notice meeting the requirements set out in § 35.125. The rule clarifies that a visual assessment by itself does not qualify as an 'evaluation' for these purposes, meaning the notice requirement is not triggered by a visual check alone. Separately, sponsors are also required to distribute the federally prescribed lead hazard information pamphlet to occupants in accordance with § 35.130.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Sponsors and property operators covered by 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.615 generally ensure that any time a qualifying evaluation or hazard reduction activity is conducted, occupants receive the required notice consistent with § 35.125 before or during that process. Compliant operators also distribute the lead hazard information pamphlet as specified under § 35.130, keeping records of delivery as part of standard documentation practices. Because a visual assessment alone does not trigger the evaluation notice requirement under this section, operators typically track which activities rise to the level of a formal evaluation to determine when notice obligations apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.615, occupants have a right to receive proper notice whenever a qualifying evaluation or hazard reduction is performed at their home, as well as the lead hazard information pamphlet required by § 35.130. If you believe these materials were not provided as required, you may raise the omission with the program sponsor directly, contact the relevant HUD regional office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about enforcement options. Keeping records of any communications or documents you do or do not receive can be useful when exploring whether a violation of § 35.615 occurred.
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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