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This bill creates the Safe Housing Transfer for Domestic Violence Victims Act, which establishes new protections for domestic violence victims seeking to relocate for their safety in both private and public housing. The legislation requires landlords and public housing projects to respond within seven days to a domestic violence victim's transfer request, providing a list of available units and their rent. Landlords must prioritize these transfer requests over other non-emergency transfers and are prohibited from retaliating against tenants who request relocation. For equivalent units, landlords cannot charge additional security deposits or application fees, and for non-equivalent units, they can only charge fair market value rent and security deposits without additional application fees. If no units are available, the landlord must provide a written explanation and references to alternative housing resources. Victims can file complaints with the division of housing and community renewal if a landlord fails to comply. The bill defines domestic violence using the definition in the social services law and aims to expand housing stability and safety options for victims by reducing barriers to relocation.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8312