# Justice Manual § 9-115.203: Use of Seized Real Property by Occupants

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.203

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-115.203
- **Heading:** Use of Seized Real Property by Occupants
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-115.000 - Use And Disposition Of Seized And Forfeited Property / Justice Manual § 9-115.203

## Text

As a general rule, occupants of real property seized for forfeiture should be permitted to remain in the property, pursuant to an occupancy agreement pending the final order of forfeiture, after consultation with the United States Marshals Service or Treasury and the United States Attorney. For additional information on this topic, see Chapter 5 of the Asset Forfeiture Policy Manual ("Use of Seized Real Property by Occupants").

[updated May 2010]

## Nearby sections

- [Justice Manual § 9-115.100 Management and Disposal of Seized Assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.100.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.200 Use of Seized Property by Department of Justice Personnel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.200.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.202 Use of Seized Property Where Custody is Retained by the State or Local Seizing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.202.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.203 Use of Seized Real Property by Occupants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.203.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.300 Disposition of Forfeited Property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.300.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.310 Disposition of Forfeitable Property by Interlocutory Sale](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.310.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.400 Attorney General's Authority to Warrant Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.400.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.412 Indemnification Agreement in Addition to Special Warranty Deed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.412.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.420 General Warranty Deed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.420.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.430 Dispute Resolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.430.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.500 Purchase or Personal Use of Forfeited Property by Department Employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.500.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.600 Review of Official Use of Forfeited Property Valued at over $50,000](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.600.md)

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