Okla. Admin. Code § 330 § 330:40-1-4
Compliance with Applicable Laws
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Applicants and Recipients must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances, including but not limited to, 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. No Recipient shall discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, national origin, ethnic background, age, sex, familial status or disability or handicap in the lease, use or occupancy of any Project, or in connection with the employment or application for employment of persons for the operation and/or management of any Project. Applicants must execute an assurance of compliance with Fair Housing Standards in a form to be provided by OHFA.
Oklahoma Administrative Code § 330:40-1-4 requires that anyone applying for or receiving housing program funds through the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Oklahoma Landlord Tenant Act and major federal civil rights statutes. The provision explicitly prohibits discrimination in leasing, occupancy, or employment related to a housing project on the basis of race, creed, religion, national origin, ethnic background, age, sex, familial status, or disability. Applicants must also sign a formal assurance of compliance with Fair Housing Standards using a form supplied by OHFA.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers participating in OHFA-funded programs under § 330:40-1-4 are generally expected to maintain documented policies and practices that align with the Oklahoma Landlord Tenant Act, the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968, and all other applicable laws. Compliant operators typically apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria across all leasing decisions, occupancy arrangements, and employment actions related to project management. Before receiving funds, applicants are required to execute OHFA's Fair Housing Standards assurance form, making that signed commitment part of the program record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 330:40-1-4, tenants and applicants for housing in OHFA-funded projects are protected from discrimination based on race, creed, religion, national origin, ethnic background, age, sex, familial status, or disability at every stage of leasing and occupancy. If a tenant believes a landlord participating in an OHFA program has violated these protections, general enforcement paths include filing a fair housing complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Tenants may also wish to consult with a qualified housing attorney about whether a violation of this provision could be raised as a defense or basis for a complaint in their 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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