Actions Advance Commitments Made in President Biden’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced that the Department is taking further action to ensure tenants of USDA-financed rental properties benefit from fair housing practices.

As part of a final rule, the Department is requiring landlords of USDA-financed rental properties to issue a 30-day written notice to tenants if they are facing a lease termination or eviction.

The notice must include instructions on how tenants can resolve lease violations and avoid eviction. It must also include information on USDA resources that can help tenants stay in their homes.

Read full stakeholder announcement.