24 C.F.R. § 884.224
§ 884.224 Management and occupancy reviews. (24 CFR Part 884)
Operative Text
(a) The contract administrator will conduct management and occupancy reviews to determine whether the owner is in compliance with the Contract. Such reviews will be conducted in accordance with a schedule set out by the Secretary and published in the Federal Register, following notice and the opportunity to comment. Where a change in ownership or management occurs, a management and occupancy review must be conducted within six months. (b) HUD or the Contract Administrator may inspect project operations and units at any time. (c) Equal Opportunity reviews may be conducted by HUD at any time.
Under 24 CFR Part 884 § 884.224, the contract administrator is required to periodically assess whether owners are meeting their Housing Assistance Payments Contract obligations, following a review schedule that HUD publishes in the Federal Register after public notice and comment. When ownership or management of a project changes hands, a review must take place within six months of that transition. Separately, HUD or the contract administrator may examine project operations and individual units at any point, and HUD retains the authority to conduct Equal Opportunity reviews at any time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managers operating under 24 CFR Part 884 § 884.224 are generally expected to maintain records and project conditions that can withstand a compliance review at any time, since HUD and the contract administrator hold broad inspection authority. When a property changes ownership or management, compliant operators typically ensure that a management and occupancy review can be completed within the six-month window that the regulation requires. Staying current with the HUD-published review schedule and being prepared for unannounced Equal Opportunity reviews are hallmarks of ongoing compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 884 § 884.224, tenants living in projects covered by a Housing Assistance Payments Contract have the benefit of a regulatory framework that requires periodic oversight of whether the owner is meeting contract obligations. If residents believe conditions or management practices fall short of those obligations, they may raise concerns with the contract administrator or file a complaint with HUD, which retains independent authority to inspect units and operations at any time. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Section 8 project-based programs can help residents understand how the review process under § 884.224 may relate to their situation.
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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