29 C.F.R. § 3.11
§ 3.11 Regulations part of contract. (29 CFR Part 3)
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All contracts made with respect to the construction, prosecution, completion, or repair of any public building or public work or building or work financed in whole or in part by loans or grants from the United States covered by the regulations in this part must expressly bind the contractor or subcontractor to comply with such of the regulations in this part as may be applicable. In this regard, see § 5.5(a) of this subtitle. However, these requirements will be considered to be effective by operation of law, whether or not they are incorporated into such contracts, as set forth in § 5.5(e) of this subtitle.
Under 29 CFR Part 3 § 3.11, contracts for the construction, repair, or completion of public buildings or federally financed works must explicitly include a commitment by contractors and subcontractors to follow the applicable anti-kickback regulations in Part 3. Importantly, even if a contract omits this language, the regulations still apply automatically by operation of law, as referenced in § 5.5(e). This means compliance obligations exist regardless of whether the contract paperwork reflects them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers overseeing federally funded construction or repair projects should be aware that 29 CFR Part 3 § 3.11 requires contracts with contractors and subcontractors to expressly incorporate the anti-kickback compliance obligations of Part 3. Compliant operators typically ensure that all relevant contract documents reference these requirements and align with the cross-referenced standards in § 5.5(a). Because § 3.11 makes these rules effective by operation of law even without explicit contract language, the absence of such language does not eliminate the obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While 29 CFR Part 3 § 3.11 primarily governs contractors and subcontractors on federally funded construction projects rather than residential tenants directly, workers and others affected by these projects may have an interest in knowing that anti-kickback protections apply automatically by law under this provision. Those who believe these obligations are being violated on a covered project can consult the U.S. Department of Labor or a worker-rights organization for general information about enforcement paths.
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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