---
kind: "section"
citation: "12 C.F.R. § 1213.5"
title: "12"
number: "1213.5"
heading: "Complaints from a person."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/12/1213.5"
---

# §1213.5. Complaints from a person.

- (a) **General.** Any person that has a business relationship with a regulated entity or the Office of Finance may submit a complaint in accordance with procedures established by the Ombudsman.
- (b) **Matters subject to complaint.** A person may submit a complaint regarding any matter relating to the regulation and supervision of a regulated entity or the Office of Finance by FHFA that is not a matter in litigation, arbitration, or mediation. The Ombudsman may further define what matters are subject to complaints.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 12 U.S.C. 4511(b)(2), 4517(i), and 4526.

### Source

Source: 76 FR 7481, Feb 10, 2011, unless otherwise noted.