Expands documentation a tenant can provide to prove domestic violence for lease termination.

New York S07124 amends the real property law to allow tenants to terminate residential leases if they or a household member are victims of domestic violence. The bill expands the types of documentation tenants can provide, including orders of protection, records from law enforcement, health care providers, and other qualified third parties. The tenant must not disclose confidential information or be terminated due to unpaid rent. The bill takes effect immediately.

Expands documentation a tenant can provide to prove domestic violence for lease termination.

New York S07124 amends the real property law to allow tenants to terminate residential leases if they or a household member are victims of domestic violence. The bill expands the types of documentation tenants can provide, including orders of protection, records from law enforcement, health care providers, and other qualified third parties. The tenant must not disclose confidential information or be terminated due to unpaid rent. The bill takes effect immediately.