HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 6-19
Key Regulations (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
Operative Text
This paragraph identifies the key regulatory citation pertaining to Section 3: Charges in
Addition to Rent. The citation and its title are listed below.
24 CFR 5.318 Discretionary Pet Rules (Pet Deposit)
24 CFR 2.278 Mandatory Meals in Multifamily Rental or Cooperative
Projects for the Elderly or HandicappedHUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-19 serves as a reference index, pointing operators and administrators to the two primary federal regulatory citations that govern charges beyond base rent in HUD-assisted housing: 24 CFR 5.318, which addresses discretionary pet deposit rules, and 24 CFR 2.278, which covers mandatory meal programs in multifamily rental or cooperative projects for elderly or handicapped residents. The provision does not itself establish new requirements but consolidates the governing citations in one place. Understanding which federal rules apply to a given charge type is the starting point for compliance with HUD's broader rent-related requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating HUD-assisted housing should treat HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-19 as a navigational reference that directs them to the two controlling federal regulations for non-rent charges. Compliant operators typically ensure that any pet deposit policies align with 24 CFR 5.318 and that mandatory meal program charges in eligible elderly or handicapped housing conform to 24 CFR 2.278. Keeping these citations on hand when reviewing lease addenda or resident charge schedules helps operators verify that their practices are grounded in the correct regulatory authority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents in HUD-assisted housing may find HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-19 useful as a pointer to the federal rules that limit what landlords can charge beyond base rent. Under the cited regulations, pet deposits are governed by 24 CFR 5.318 and mandatory meal charges in certain elderly or handicapped housing are governed by 24 CFR 2.278, meaning charges outside those frameworks may not be permissible. Tenants who believe they have been assessed improper fees can raise the relevant regulatory citation when contacting their property's management, a HUD field office, or a local tenant-rights organization for 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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