New York A09112 prohibits landlords from requesting or considering credit reports for tenants who self-attest as domestic violence survivors.

New York A09112 amends the real property law to prevent landlords from requesting, obtaining, or considering consumer credit reports or credit history for prospective tenants who self-attest as victims of domestic violence. The bill also prohibits landlords from denying rental applications based on credit history for these applicants. The law applies to all residential housing accommodations offered for rent or lease within New York State. A victim of domestic violence must provide a written self-attestation to qualify for these protections.

New York A09112 prohibits landlords from requesting or considering credit reports for tenants who self-attest as domestic violence survivors.

New York A09112 amends the real property law to prevent landlords from requesting, obtaining, or considering consumer credit reports or credit history for prospective tenants who self-attest as victims of domestic violence. The bill also prohibits landlords from denying rental applications based on credit history for these applicants. The law applies to all residential housing accommodations offered for rent or lease within New York State. A victim of domestic violence must provide a written self-attestation to qualify for these protections.