# 25 C.F.R. § 162.009 (2025): Do I need BIA approval of a subleasehold mortgage?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_009

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 162.009 (2025)
- **Heading:** Do I need BIA approval of a subleasehold mortgage?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 25 CFR: Indians / Chapter I: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 162: LEASES AND PERMITS / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 162.009: § 162.009   Do I need BIA approval of a subleasehold mortgage?

## Text

Unless the lease provides otherwise, sublease, or by request of the parties, you do not need our approval of a subleasehold mortgage. If the lease or sublease requires, or parties request, our approval, we will use the procedures governing our review of leasehold mortgages.

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