24 C.F.R. § 14.140
§ 14.140 Awards against other agencies. (24 CFR Part 14)
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If an applicant is entitled to an award because it prevails over another agency of the United States that participates in a proceeding before the Department and takes a position that is not substantially justified, the award or an appropriate portion of the award shall be made against that agency.
Under 24 CFR Part 14 § 14.140, when a party wins a fee award in a HUD proceeding and the opposing party whose position lacked substantial justification is another federal agency—not HUD itself—the award or a fair share of it is directed against that other agency rather than HUD. This rule allocates financial responsibility for fee awards to whichever federal agency actually took the unjustified position. The provision ensures that the agency whose conduct gave rise to the award bears the corresponding cost.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in HUD proceedings under 24 CFR Part 14 § 14.140 should be aware that if another federal agency participates in the proceeding and takes a position that is not substantially justified, any resulting fee award may be assessed against that agency directly. Compliant operators generally document the roles and positions taken by each agency participant throughout the proceeding. Keeping clear records of which agency advanced which arguments can be relevant to how an award is ultimately allocated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 14 § 14.140, tenants who prevail in a HUD proceeding where another federal agency participated and took an unjustified position may have a fee award directed against that specific agency. This means the source of the award can follow the agency responsible for the unsupported position, which may affect how and from whom any award is collected. Tenants navigating this situation may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to understand how multi-agency proceedings and award allocations generally work.
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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