Okla. Admin. Code § 330 § 330:70-1-7
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(a) The Guidebook provides requirements, procedures, regulations, and processes for the Performance Based Contract Administrator. The Guidebook and all revisions or amendments to the Guidebook shall apply to all Covered Units and are incorporated by reference to these rules. (b) Final Rule [24 CFR Part 5 et al, Screening and Eviction for Drug Abuse and Other Criminal Activity, Docket No. FR-4495-F-02, Federal Register Vol. 66, No. 101, beginning on page 28776] released on May 23, 2001, or as may be amended.
Oklahoma Administrative Code § 330:70-1-7 establishes that the Performance Based Contract Administrator Guidebook — along with any future revisions or amendments — carries the force of regulation and applies to all Covered Units under the program. The provision also formally incorporates a federal Final Rule (24 CFR Part 5 et al., Docket No. FR-4495-F-02) concerning screening and eviction for drug abuse and other criminal activity, as published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2001. By incorporating these documents by reference, the rule ensures that both the Guidebook and the federal screening standards are treated as binding requirements within Oklahoma's housing program framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers overseeing Covered Units under Oklahoma's program should be aware that § 330:70-1-7 makes the Performance Based Contract Administrator Guidebook — including all updates — a binding part of their regulatory obligations. Compliant operators generally stay current with any revisions to the Guidebook and align their screening and eviction practices with the incorporated federal rule at 24 CFR Part 5 et al. (Docket No. FR-4495-F-02), which addresses drug abuse and other criminal activity. Operators typically maintain documentation showing that their policies reflect the most current version of both the Guidebook and any amendments to the incorporated federal standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Covered Units in Oklahoma should know that § 330:70-1-7 requires that both the Performance Based Contract Administrator Guidebook and the federal rule on screening and eviction for drug abuse and other criminal activity (24 CFR Part 5 et al., Docket No. FR-4495-F-02) govern how the program is administered. This means that any screening or eviction action taken against a tenant must conform to those incorporated standards, and a failure to follow them may be relevant in a dispute. Tenants who believe these standards have not been followed may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, reaching out to the Performance Based Contract Administrator, or filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for guidance on available options.
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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