---
kind: "section"
citation: "24 C.F.R. § 3282.418"
title: "24"
number: "3282.418"
heading: "Factors for appropriateness and amount of civil penalties."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/24/3282.418"
---

# §3282.418. Factors for appropriateness and amount of civil penalties.


In determining whether to seek a civil penalty for a violation of the requirements of this subpart, and the amount of such penalty to be recommended, the Secretary will consider the provisions of the Act and the following factors:

- (a) The gravity of the violation;
- (b) The degree of the violator's culpability, including whether the violator had acted in good faith in trying to comply with the requirements;
- (c) The injury to the public;
- (d) Any injury to owners or occupants of manufactured homes
- (e) The ability to pay the penalty;
- (f) Any benefits received by the violator;
- (g) The extent of potential benefits to other persons;
- (h) Any history of prior violations;
- (i) Deterrence of future violations; and
- (j) Such other factors as justice may require.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 78 FR 60200, Oct. 1, 2013, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2697, 28 U.S.C. 2461 note, 42 U.S.C. 3535(d), 5403, and 5424.

### Source

Source: 41 FR 19852, May 13, 1976, unless otherwise noted.