Overview of State and Federal Laws Impacting Victims of Domestic Violence

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Action Alert: Call Your State Senator to Oppose a Bill that Permits Evictions of Crime Victims

The State Senate is about to begin considering a bill that would allow lease provisions like this: If a crime occurs on the property, even if the tenant is the victim of the crime and could not have prevented the crime, the landlord may evict the tenant. Obviously, this bill would have a horrible silencing effect on domestic violence victims, who would have to consider whether a call to the police for help will cause them to be kicked out of their homes.

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Overview of State and Federal Laws Impacting Victims of Domestic Violence

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