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Can HUD Make a Lien Against My Settlement?

by Anonymous
(USA)

I am expecting a personal injury settlement. My rent has been subsidized by HUD's Project-based Voucher Assistance Program for four years.

Can HUD make a lien against my settlement to claim repayment of the subsidy?

Disclaimer: Information provided in your response is not formal legal advice, it is generic legal information and is based on the very limited information given in your question. You should always get a formal case evaluation from a licensed attorney.

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Can HUD Make a Lien Against My Settlement?

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by: Law Lady

Receipt of Federal benefits with income limits implies that you qualify based upon the guidelines set by the federal government.

Personal injury awards are actually considered "income" (whether or not you get taxed on the award is a different story), so it is something you would ultimately need to claim.

By claiming them (which you are legally required to do) a couple of things might happen: For one, you may be disqualified from the HUD benefits you are receiving and secondly, they will be aware of your settlement and may seek indemnification for the benefits they have paid you.

Lastly, any lawyer assisting you would have an ethically duty to notify HUD of a personal injury award particularly knowing that there is the possibilities discussed above.

Since laws change frequently and across jurisdictions you should get a personalized case evaluation from an attorney licensed in your state (if you haven't already). Find an experienced local attorney to give you a FREE personalized case review here.

Best of luck,

Law Guy

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