New York Domestic violence early termination

Domestic violence early termination in New York

A tenant who is, or whose household member is, a domestic violence victim and reasonably fears staying may end the lease and leave under the statute's notice procedure. Code text: "where a tenant or a member of the tenant's household is a victim of domestic violence."

Verified Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 227-c · last checked 2026-10-16