(c) Postsecondary vocational — HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1

(1) Principal criteria

For the purpose of this section, the term “postsecondary vocational institution” means a school that—

(A) provides an eligible program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation;

(B) meets the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), (4), and (5) of section 1001 (a) of this title; and

(C) has been in existence for at least 2 years.

(2) Additional institutions

The term “postsecondary vocational institution” also includes an educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in paragraph (1) of section 1001 (a) of this title, admits as regular students persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located.

Law Enforcement Agency The National Crime Information Center (NCIC), police departments, and other law enforcement agencies that hold criminal conviction records. [24 CFR 5.902]

Lease A written agreement between an owner and a family for the leasing of a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling unit to the family. [24 CFR 886.102 and 884.102]

Lease Term

The period of time for which a lease agreement is written.

Legitimate Tenant Organization An organization established by the tenants of a multifamily housing project covered by this handbook, whose purpose includes addressing issues related to terms and conditions of their tenancy, and which meets regularly, operates democratically, is representative of all residents in the development, and is completely independent of owners, management, and their representatives. [CFR 24 245.110]

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