# 24 C.F.R. § 246.12 (2026): Preemption of prospective term of lease

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_12

## Section

- **Citation:** 24 C.F.R. § 246.12 (2026)
- **Heading:** Preemption of prospective term of lease
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 24 CFR: Housing and Urban Development / Chapter II: OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HOUSING—FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT / Part 246: LOCAL RENT CONTROL / Subpart B: Unsubsidized Insured Projects / § 246.12: § 246.12   Preemption of prospective term of lease.

## Text

(a) In those instances where it will take more than 60 days (2 months) for the project to reach the new income levels, HUD preemption of prospective lease terms shall be effective for those new or renewed leases which by regulation of a local rent control board would require the mortgagor to offer a lease for a term in excess of one year.
(b) As a condition for HUD preemption, the mortgagor must give only one-year leases to tenants whose leases expire during the preemption period.

## Nearby sections

- [24 C.F.R. § 246.4 (2026) § 246.4   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_4.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.5 (2026) § 246.5   Rental charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_5.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.6 (2026) § 246.6   Initiation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_6.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.7 (2026) § 246.7   Notice to tenants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_7.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.8 (2026) § 246.8   Materials to be submitted to HUD in support of preemption request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_8.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.9 (2026) § 246.9   Request for preemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_9.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.10 (2026) § 246.10   HUD procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_10.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.11 (2026) § 246.11   Notification of action on preemption request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_11.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 246.12 (2026) § 246.12   Preemption of prospective term of lease.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P246_S246_12.md)

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