### Question
How is the "resident council" defined?


### Answer
The term **resident council** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 4119* as follows -

> any incorporated nonprofit organization or association that—


(A) is representative of the residents of the housing

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4119*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-LOW-INCOME HOUSING PRESERVATION AND RESIDENT HOMEOWNERSHIP > SUBCHAPTER I-PREPAYMENT OF MORTGAGES INSURED UNDER NATIONAL HOUSING ACT**

