New York A01640 mandates landlords to replace a tenant's door lock within 24 hours if requested by a domestic violence victim, with civil penalties.

New York A01640 amends the real property law to require landlords to replace a tenant's door lock within 24 hours upon request from a tenant who is a victim of domestic violence. The bill specifies that landlords cannot charge tenants for the replacement and allows tenants to change the lock themselves and deduct the cost from future rent if the landlord fails to act within 24 hours. Landlords can request documentation of the domestic violence, but must comply with the request regardless.

New York A01640 mandates landlords to replace a tenant's door lock within 24 hours if requested by a domestic violence victim, with civil penalties.

New York A01640 amends the real property law to require landlords to replace a tenant's door lock within 24 hours upon request from a tenant who is a victim of domestic violence. The bill specifies that landlords cannot charge tenants for the replacement and allows tenants to change the lock themselves and deduct the cost from future rent if the landlord fails to act within 24 hours. Landlords can request documentation of the domestic violence, but must comply with the request regardless.