HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 6-2

A.       There are a number of technical terms used in this chapter that have very
                 specific definitions established by federal statute or regulations or by HUD.
                 These terms are listed in Figure 6-1, and their definitions can be found in the
                 Glossary to this handbook. It is important to be familiar with these definitions
                 when reading this chapter.

        B.       The terms “disability” and “persons with disabilities” are used in two contexts –
                 for civil rights protections, and for program eligibility purposes. Each use has
                 specific definitions.

                 1.       When used in context of protection from discrimination or improving the
                          accessibility of housing, the civil rights-related definitions apply.

                 2.       When used in the context of eligibility under multifamily subsidized
                          housing programs, the program eligibility definitions apply.

                 NOTE: See the Glossary for specific definitions and paragraph 2-23 for an
                 explanation of this difference.

                                           Figure 6-1: Key Terms

                     Assisted tenant                       Minimum rent
                     Assistance animals                    Other person under the
                                                             tenant's control
                     Briefing
                                                            Pet deposit
                     Common household pet
                                                            Premises
                     Covered person
                                                            Security deposit
                     Currently engaging in
                                                            Service animals
                     Drug
                                                            Tenant
                     Drug-related criminal activity
                                                            Tenant consultation
                     Expected to reside
                                                            Tenant rent
                     Law enforcement agency
                                                            Total tenant payment
                     Lease
                                                            *Violence Against Women Act
                     Lease term                             (VAWA)*
                     Legitimate tenant organization        Violent criminal activity