The Section 3 Law Project is our way of bringin attention, awareness and education around the most powerful economic tool available to HUD federally assisted entities and low-income communities. It is a series of complaints filed on behalf of our members. Click "Join" in the menu bar above to learn more.

Low-income individuals, resident-owned business owners (businesses owned by public housing residents), and public housing and Section 8 tenants are eligible to join a complaint as Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs must be members. Click "Join" in the menu bar above to learn more.

Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 that requires recipients of certain HUD financial assistance to provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities to low- and very-low-income residents.

The allegations are straightforward: HUD and recipients of HUD financial assistance failed to enforce Section 3 regulations and falsely certified their compliance with civil rights requirements, claiming they had fulfilled their obligations when they had not.

Interested parties can join a complaint by first completing the claim form above and becoming a member. Click "Join" in the menu bar above to learn more.

Compensation details will depend on the court's ruling and the specifics of your involvement. It may include back pay for lost employment opportunities or damages related to missed contracting opportunities.

It is not necessary to have an attorney to join our complaint. If you choose to file your own complaint in your local area, you have the legal right to do so as a citizen.

Claimants may need to provide evidence of residency, failed training, employment and contracting opportunities that should have been provided by your State, City, and or local Housing Authority.

Specific deadlines will be provided on our website. It is important to submit your claim promptly to ensure inclusion in the complaint when it comes to your local area.

After joining, you will receive updates on the progress of the complaint and may be asked to provide additional information or participate in legal proceedings as necessary.

Regular updates will be posted on this website. Members will receive updates before they are provided to the general public. Be sure to follow us on social media across all channels @caniliveha. Click "Join" in the menu bar above to learn more.

HUD is included as a defendant for failing to enforce Section 3 compliance and permitting its financially assisted entities to falsify their certifications of compliance.

Yes, individuals have the right to opt out of the complaint. Joining Can I Live as a member does not automatically include you in the complaint. To become a plaintiff in the case, you must submit a claim and actively participate in the legal process. If you decide to opt out after legally becoming a plaintiff, you can direct your inquiry to the attorney of record handling the case for further assistance.