Federal · Title 25 — Indians

25 U.S.C. § 4137: Lease requirements and tenant selection

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes requirements for lease terms, tenant selection, and eviction procedures in housing programs, including maintenance standards, notice requirements, and grounds for lease termination.

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do not contain unreasonable terms and conditions; require the owner or manager to maintain the housing in compliance with applicable housing codes and quality standards; require the owner or manager to give adequate written notice of termination of the lease, which shall be the period of time required under State, tribal, or local law; specify that, with respect to any notice of eviction or termination, notwithstanding any State, tribal, or local law, a resident shall be informed of the opportunity, prior to any hearing or trial, to examine any relevant documents, records, or regulations directly related to the eviction or termination; require that the owner or manager may not terminate the tenancy, during the term of the lease, except for serious or repeated violation of the terms or conditions of the lease, violation of applicable Federal, State, tribal, or local law, or for other good cause; and threatens the health or safety of, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by, other residents or employees of the owner or manager of the housing; threatens the health or safety of, or right to peaceful enjoyment of their premises by, persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises; or is criminal activity (including drug-related criminal activity) on or off the premises. are consistent with the purpose of providing housing for low-income families; are reasonably related to program eligibility and the ability of the applicant to perform the obligations of the lease; and the selection of tenants and homebuyers from a written waiting list in accordance with the policies and goals set forth in the Indian housing plan for the tribe that is the grant beneficiary of such grant amounts; and the prompt notification in writing to any rejected applicant of that rejection and the grounds for that rejection.

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