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HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 6-21

Charges at Initial Occupancy (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)

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Operative Text

HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 6-21
Owners must not collect any money from tenants at initial occupancy other than rent and
         the maximum HUD-allowed security deposit, unless they receive HUD approval to do
         otherwise.

                                                   Reminder!

                       An owner of housing specifically designed for occupancy by the
                       elderly and persons with disabilities may also collect a pet deposit
                       at initial occupancy. See paragraphs 6-10 and 6-24 of this
                       handbook and HUD Handbook 4350.1, Multifamily Asset
                       Management and Project Servicing, for further information and
                       details relating to pet rules and regulations subject to HUD
                       requirements.
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