42 USC § 1592k - Determination of fair rentals and classes of occupants by Secretary

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title: "42 USC § 1592k - Determination of fair rentals and classes of occupants by Secretary"
title_number: 42
title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
section_number: "1592k"
section_name: "Determination of fair rentals and classes of occupants by Secretary"
chapter_number: 9
chapter_name: "HOUSING OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE"
subchapter_number: "IX"
subchapter_name: "DEFENSE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Sept. 1, 1951, ch. 378, title III, § 312, 65 Stat. 308; Pub. L. 89–174, § 5(a), Sept. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 669.)"
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# § 1592k. Determination of fair rentals and classes of occupants by Secretary

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall fix fair rentals based on the value thereof as determined by the Secretary which shall be charged for housing accommodations operated under this subchapter and may prescribe the class or classes of persons who may occupy such accommodations, preferences, or priorities in the rental thereof, and the terms, conditions, and period of such occupancy.

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**Source Credit**: (Sept. 1, 1951, ch. 378, title III, § 312, 65 Stat. 308; Pub. L. 89–174, § 5(a), Sept. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 669.)

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Transfer of Functions

For transfer of functions to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, see note set out under .