Requires a landlord to pay a fee to a tenant if they evict such tenant without cause
This bill (A 3803) requires landlords to pay tenants a fee equal to one month's rent when evicting them without a valid legal reason ("no cause eviction"). The fee applies to standard rental agreements (excluding owner-occupied buildings under four units, regulated housing, or specific sublet situations) and must be paid directly to the tenant, excluding security deposits. Landlords may only evict without cause for limited reasons like non-payment of rent (with restrictions on unreasonable increases), lease violations after notice, illegal activity, or personal occupancy needs. The law aims to provide financial compensation for tenants facing unjustified displacement.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HOUSING
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Jan 30, 2025
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Pat Burke
DDemocratic
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