42 U.S.C. § 4842
Consultation by Secretary with other departments and agencies (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (42 U.S.C.))
Operative Text
In carrying out their respective authorities under this chapter, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall each cooperate with and seek the advice of the heads of any other departments or agencies regarding any programs under their respective responsibilities which are related to, or would be affected by, such authority.
Under 42 U.S.C. § 4842, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Health and Human Services are each required to cooperate with and seek input from the heads of other federal departments or agencies when exercising their respective authorities under this chapter. This obligation applies whenever a program under either Secretary's responsibility is related to, or would be affected by, the authority being exercised. The provision establishes an interagency consultation duty at the federal level, ensuring that decisions are informed by the perspectives of other relevant government bodies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
While 42 U.S.C. § 4842 operates at the federal administrative level rather than directly regulating landlord conduct, property owners and managers participating in HUD-related programs should be aware that federal housing policy under this chapter is shaped through a multi-agency consultation process. Operators who stay informed about how interagency coordination influences program rules and guidance are generally better positioned to understand shifts in federal housing requirements. Monitoring official HUD communications and program updates can help property managers track any policy changes that emerge from this consultative process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
42 U.S.C. § 4842 establishes that federal housing and health agencies must consult with one another when administering programs that intersect under this chapter, which can affect the shape and scope of tenant protections and assistance programs. Tenants who believe a federal housing program has been administered without appropriate interagency coordination may find it useful to contact the relevant agency's Office of Inspector General or submit a complaint through official federal channels. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand how this interagency framework may relate to their participation in federally connected housing programs.
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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