HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 6-22

Owners of properties for the elderly or persons with disabilities for which HUD approved
         a mandatory meals program prior to April 1, 1987, must comply with the following:

        A.       Owners may charge a HUD-approved meals fee. Such fees are paid by the
                 tenants and are not rent. Income collected from such charges must be used
                 solely to offset costs associated with purchasing, preparing, and serving meals.

        B.       HUD requires owners to grant exceptions to participation in a meals program for
                 reasons such as medical or dietary restrictions, or employment.

        C.       Owners are required to execute a separate meals contract, incorporated as part
                 of the lease, stating the program requirements.