### Question
How does the law define owner?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437f*, **owner** is defined as:

> any private person or entity, including a cooperative, an agency of the Federal Government, or a public housing agency, having the legal right to lease or sublease dwelling units

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

