HUD Housing Programs: Tenants’ Rights (The Green Book): 7.8.1 Introduction
Issues regarding security in federally subsidized housing arise in a variety of contexts. Tenants may be victims of violent crimes as a result of a PHA’s or subsidized owner’s failure to provide safety measures such as adequate locks, lighting, fences and security guards. Resident organizations may seek to pressure PHAs and owners to take reasonable actions to address illegal drug activity in subsidized housing.