Episode 32: You Cannot Be Evicted for Being a Victim of Domestic Violence

In Episode 32 we discuss the City, State, and Federal laws that protect victims of domestic violence in housing matters. We look at a very important case where a landlord tried to evict a tenant, when her adult mentally ill son perpetrated serious acts of domestic violence against her.

Links:

• Tenant Law Podcast Website

• Today’s Case

• If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, contact Law Enforcement Bureau of the New York City Commission on Human Rights to file a complaint.

• NYC Commission on Human Rights Pamphlet on “Protections for Victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence Against Housing Discrimination”

• Federal Violence Against Women Act

• Suggest future topics at questions@tenantlearningplatform.com

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