24 C.F.R. § 200.605
§ 200.605 Authority. (24 CFR Part 200)
Operative Text
The regulations in this subpart are issued pursuant to the authority to issue regulations granted to the Secretary by section 7(d) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, 42 U.S.C. 3535(d), and implement the functions, powers, and duties imposed on the Secretary by Executive Order 11063, 27 FR 11527, and title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3608.
Section 200.605 identifies the legal foundations that authorize HUD to issue the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity regulations contained in this subpart. Specifically, it traces authority to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, Executive Order 11063, and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This provision does not itself impose obligations on private parties; rather, it establishes that the rules flowing from it carry the force of law because Congress and the Executive Branch delegated that rulemaking power to the Secretary of HUD.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under HUD-related programs should recognize that the subpart governed by § 200.605 carries statutory and executive-order weight, not merely administrative guidance. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full subpart to understand which fair housing and equal opportunity obligations apply to their properties. Because the authority traces directly to the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and Executive Order 11063, the rules issued under § 200.605 are enforceable through HUD's standard oversight and compliance mechanisms.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 200.605 confirms that the fair housing and nondiscrimination rules in this subpart are grounded in federal civil rights law, including Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, giving those protections significant legal standing. Tenants who believe a housing provider has violated rules issued under this authority may have recourse through HUD's complaint process or other federal and state fair housing enforcement channels. Tenant-rights organizations and HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity can help individuals understand which specific protections flow from the authority established in § 200.605.
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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