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Break Free From Domestic Violence Act
Sponsored By: Representative Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Introduced
Summary
No-fee early lease termination for survivors of domestic violence. This bill would let applicants and tenants in housing covered by the Violence Against Women Act end leases early if they are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Landlords and housing providers for those covered programs may not charge an early-termination fee to tenants or applicants who leave for those safety reasons.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Early lease exit with no fees for survivors
If enacted, renters in federally assisted housing covered by the Violence Against Women Act could end a lease early if they are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Landlords could not charge an early-termination fee, even if the lease says otherwise. This would apply to both applicants and current tenants in these covered housing programs. It would create a no-cost way to leave unsafe housing.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
OH • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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