24 C.F.R. § 966.2
§ 966.2 Definitions. (24 CFR Part 966)
Operative Text
The following terms are defined in part 5, subpart A of this title: 1937 Act, covered person, drug, drug-related criminal activity, federally assisted housing, guest, household, HUD, other person under the tenant's control, public housing, premises, public housing agency, Section 8, violent criminal activity.
Section 966.2 of 24 CFR Part 966 serves as a definitional cross-reference, directing readers to Part 5, Subpart A of Title 24 for the official meanings of key terms used throughout Part 966. These terms include concepts central to public housing governance, such as 'drug-related criminal activity,' 'violent criminal activity,' 'covered person,' 'household,' and 'other person under the tenant's control,' among others. Rather than restating those definitions, this provision ensures consistent use of terminology across the broader federal housing regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Public housing agencies and property managers operating under 24 CFR Part 966 should be familiar with the definitions cross-referenced in § 966.2, as those meanings—found in Part 5, Subpart A—govern how terms like 'household,' 'guest,' and 'other person under the tenant's control' are applied throughout lease enforcement and admissions decisions. Compliant operators generally ensure that their lease documents, house rules, and internal policies align with these federally defined terms rather than substituting their own interpretations. Consistency with these definitions is particularly relevant when addressing issues involving drug-related or violent criminal activity on the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 966.2, the definitions that shape many of the rights and obligations in public housing leases—including who counts as a 'guest,' what constitutes 'drug-related criminal activity,' and who is considered 'under the tenant's control'—are formally established in Part 5, Subpart A of Title 24. Understanding these definitions can be important for tenants, because how these terms are interpreted may affect lease enforcement actions taken by a public housing agency. Tenants who believe a term is being applied inconsistently with its federal definition may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or a local legal aid office familiar with public housing regulations.
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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