# 25 CFR § 162.009: Do I need BIA approval of a subleasehold mortgage?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-162.009

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 162.009
- **Heading:** Do I need BIA approval of a subleasehold mortgage?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER H—LAND AND WATER > PART 162—LEASES AND PERMITS > Subpart A—General Provisions > When to Get a Lease

## 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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-162.009. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.