24 C.F.R. § 35.1100
§ 35.1100 Purpose and applicability. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
The purpose of this subpart L is to establish procedures to eliminate as far as practicable lead-based paint hazards in residential property assisted under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) but not including housing assisted under section 8 of the 1937 Act.
Section 35.1100 establishes the scope and purpose of Subpart L under 24 CFR Part 35, which sets out procedures aimed at reducing lead-based paint hazards in federally assisted residential housing covered by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Importantly, the rule carves out an explicit exclusion: housing assisted under Section 8 of that same Act is not covered by this particular subpart. The provision does not itself mandate specific actions but frames the regulatory framework that the rest of Subpart L builds upon.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating residential housing assisted under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937—outside of Section 8 programs—should be aware that Subpart L of 24 CFR Part 35, beginning at § 35.1100, governs their lead-based paint hazard reduction obligations. Compliant operators typically familiarize themselves with the full scope of Subpart L to understand which specific procedures apply to their assisted housing portfolio. Because Section 8-assisted properties fall under a different regulatory framework, operators managing mixed portfolios generally track which subpart applies to each property type.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing assisted under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (excluding Section 8 programs) have protections under Subpart L of 24 CFR Part 35, starting at § 35.1100, which is designed to reduce lead-based paint hazards in their homes. If a tenant believes lead-based paint hazards are not being properly addressed in their federally assisted unit, they may consider raising the issue with their local housing authority or HUD, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Understanding whether a specific property falls under Subpart L or another subpart is an important first step in identifying which protections may apply.
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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