slum or blighted area
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “slum or blighted area” means any area where dwellings predominate which, by reason of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, light or sanitation facilities, or any combination of these factors, are detrimental to safety, health, or morals.
Source
- 1994–present12 U.S.C. § 1713Banks and Banking · Rental housing insurance · as used in this section