Okla. Admin. Code § 330 § 330:36-1-9
Regulatory Agreement/Compliance Manual/Compliance with Applicable Laws
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(a) Regulatory Agreement. TCA recipients must enter into a written Regulatory Agreement with OHFA. Requirements, procedures, and processes provided in the applicable Regulatory Agreement and amendments to it shall apply to Developments and the Owner(s) thereof. (b) Compliance Manual. OHFA shall provide each Owner, upon request, with a Compliance Manual, at a cost sufficient to defray the cost of production. The Compliance Manual will also be available on OHFA's website at www.ohfa.org. (c) Compliance with Applicable Laws. The Applicant, the Development, the Owner(s) of the Development, the Development Team and the Affiliates of each must comply with all applicable federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances, including but not limited to, Code Section 42, and regulations promulgated thereunder, the Oklahoma Landlord Tenant Act, the Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended. Neither the Applicant, the Owner(s) of a Development, the Development Team nor the Affiliates of each shall discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, national origin, ethnic background, age, sex, familial status or disability in the lease, use or occupancy of the Development or in connection with the employment or application for employment of Persons for the operation and/or management of any Development. The Owner(s) of a Development will be required to covenant and agree in the Regulatory Agreement to comply fully with the requirements of the Fair Housing Act as it may from time to time be amended, for the time period as promised in the Application.
Oklahoma Administrative Code § 330:36-1-9 establishes three interconnected obligations for Tax Credit Allocation (TCA) recipients in Oklahoma. First, they must sign a written Regulatory Agreement with the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), which governs how their developments are operated. Second, OHFA makes a Compliance Manual available to owners, either on request or through its website. Third, all parties involved in a development—including owners, development teams, and affiliates—must follow applicable federal, state, and local laws, and are prohibited from discriminating against residents or applicants on the basis of characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, or familial status.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 330:36-1-9, operators of OHFA-funded developments are generally expected to execute a Regulatory Agreement before placing a development in service and to keep its terms throughout the compliance period. Compliant operators typically obtain and follow the OHFA Compliance Manual—available at www.ohfa.org—and ensure that leasing, occupancy, and employment practices at the development conform to federal fair housing requirements, the Oklahoma Landlord Tenant Act, and civil rights statutes including Titles VI, VII, and VIII of the Civil Rights Act. Owners should also ensure that all affiliates and development team members are aware of these obligations, since § 330:36-1-9 extends compliance duties beyond the owner alone.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 330:36-1-9 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code provides that residents and applicants at OHFA-funded developments have the right to be free from discrimination based on race, creed, religion, national origin, ethnic background, age, sex, familial status, or disability in leasing and occupancy. If a tenant believes these protections have been violated, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with OHFA, contacting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify which avenue—whether a fair housing complaint, a civil rights claim, or another remedy—may be appropriate given the circumstances.
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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