Ala. Code §§ 24-1-6, 24-1-10, 24-1-109 § 24-1-109
Rights, Powers, Etc., of Authority and Commissioners Generally.
Operative Text
Except as otherwise provided in this article, a regional housing authority and the commissioners thereof shall, within the area of operation of such regional housing authority, have the same functions, rights, powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and limitations provided for housing authorities created for counties and the commissioners of such housing authorities, and all the provisions of law applicable to housing authorities created for counties and the commissioners of such authorities shall be applicable to regional housing authorities and the commissioners thereof; provided, that a regional housing authority or a county housing authority shall not be subject to the limitations provided in Section 24-1-6 with respect to housing projects for persons of low income in rural areas.
Alabama Code §§ 24-1-6, 24-1-10, and 24-1-109 establish that regional housing authorities in Alabama operate under essentially the same legal framework as county housing authorities, carrying the same functions, rights, powers, duties, and limitations. One notable exception applies: neither regional nor county housing authorities are bound by the rural-area restrictions in § 24-1-6 when it comes to housing projects serving low-income persons in rural areas. This provision is primarily structural, defining how regional authorities fit within the broader state housing authority system.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers working with or subject to oversight by a regional housing authority should understand that, under §§ 24-1-6, 24-1-10, and 24-1-109, those authorities carry the same legal powers and responsibilities as county housing authorities. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the rules governing county housing authorities, since those same rules apply to regional authorities. The rural-area exception in § 24-1-6 may be relevant for operators involved in low-income housing projects in rural parts of Alabama.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing overseen by a regional housing authority in Alabama can look to §§ 24-1-6, 24-1-10, and 24-1-109 to understand that their authority operates under the same legal standards as a county housing authority, including the same duties and limitations. This means the protections and obligations that apply to county-level housing authority tenants generally extend to those in regional authority housing as well. Tenants with concerns about how their regional housing authority is exercising its powers may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult the authority's own administrative processes 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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