24 C.F.R. § 35.800
§ 35.800 Purpose and applicability. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
The purpose of this subpart I is to establish procedures to eliminate as far as practicable lead-based paint hazards in a HUD-owned multifamily residential property or a multifamily residential property for which HUD is identified as mortgagee-in-possession. The requirements of this subpart apply to any such property that is offered for sale or held or managed on or after September 15, 2000.
Section 35.800 establishes the scope and intent of Subpart I of 24 CFR Part 35, which sets out procedures aimed at reducing lead-based paint hazards in multifamily residential properties that are either owned by HUD or where HUD is acting as mortgagee-in-possession. The rules apply to any such property offered for sale, held, or managed on or after September 15, 2000. The overarching goal is to make these properties as free from lead-based paint hazards as is practicable under the procedures defined in the subpart.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and managers of HUD-owned multifamily properties, or properties where HUD serves as mortgagee-in-possession, should be aware that § 35.800 brings those properties under the full procedural requirements of Subpart I if they were offered for sale, held, or managed on or after September 15, 2000. A compliant operator generally ensures that lead-based paint hazard evaluation and reduction activities align with the procedures outlined throughout Subpart I. Familiarity with the subpart's scope is a foundational step for any property management team working within HUD's multifamily portfolio.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of HUD-owned multifamily housing, or housing where HUD is the mortgagee-in-possession, have an interest in knowing that § 35.800 triggers a set of federal procedural protections designed to address lead-based paint hazards in their building. If a tenant believes these requirements are not being followed, general enforcement paths can include raising the issue with HUD directly, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or inquiring with a housing advocacy group familiar with federal lead-paint regulations. Understanding that Subpart I applies to properties covered by § 35.800 can help tenants identify what protections may be available to them.
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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