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42 U.S.C. 3537c: Prohibition of lump-sum paymentsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 44-DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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§3537c. Prohibition of lump-sum payments

In providing relocation assistance in connection with any program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Secretary may not make lump-sum payments to any displaced residential tenant, except where necessary to cover⁠—

(1)  moving expenses;

(2)  a downpayment on the purchase of a replacement residence, including a condominium unit or membership in a cooperative housing association; or

(3)  any incidental expenses related to paragraph (1) or (2).

( Pub. L. 89–174, § 14 , as added Pub. L. 102–550, title IX, § 922 , Oct. 28, 1992 , 106 Stat. 3884 .)