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Administrative Law Keyed to Lawson
United States v. Dean
Citation:
604 F.3d 1275 (2010)Facts
Connie Dean, a police officer, participated in HUD’s “Officer Next Door” program, which allowed law enforcement officers to purchase homes in revitalization areas at a 50% discount. The program required participants to certify that they would use the property as their sole residence for three years. Dean purchased a home under this program in 1998 but never actually resided there, instead renting it out while living elsewhere. When HUD discovered this violation in 2002, it referred the matter to the Inspector General. After investigation, HUD decided to pursue enforcement action against Dean for violating the program requirements, seeking damages equivalent to the discount she received plus penalties.
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