VAWA & Survivor Protections
Violence Against Women Act housing protections and related survivor safeguards.
Sub-categories
Rules in this category (141)
A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq.
Early termination by tenant; domestic violence; sexual assault; requirements; lock replacement; access refusal; treble damages; immunity • Arizona
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Definitions. • Colorado
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-101 et seq.
Protection for victim-survivors of unlawful sexual behavior, stalking, domestic violence, or domestic abuse. • Colorado
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a
Termination of rental agreement by tenant who is a victim of family violence or sexual assault. • Connecticut
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a
Request to change dwelling unit locks when tenant is named as a protected person in a protective or restraining order. • Connecticut
25 Del. C. ch. 53
Protection for victims of domestic abuse, sexual offenses and/or stalking • Delaware
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq.
TERMINATION OF LEASE BY VICTIM OF INTRAFAMILY OFFENSE • District of Columbia
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq.
Notice of lease termination by tenant who is a victim of an intrafamily offense. • District of Columbia
D.C. Code § 42-3501.01 et seq.
Victims of an intrafamily offense protection — Change locks and notice. • District of Columbia
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521
Definitions. • Hawaii
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521
Early termination of tenancy; victims of domestic violence. • Hawaii
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521
Change of locks; victims of domestic violence. • Hawaii
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521
Court order to vacate; domestic violence. • Hawaii
735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5
Affirmative defense for violence; barring persons from property • Illinois
Ind. Code § 22-9.5 et seq.
Effect of relief granted on prior transactions • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Change of lock requirements if a court issues a protection or restraining order • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Reimbursement for lock changes; key requirements • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Termination of rental agreements by protected individuals; written notices; liability • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Rights and obligations of other adult tenants • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Liability of a perpetrator who is a tenant • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
"Perpetrator" • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
"Protected individual" • Indiana
Ind. Code § 32-31 et seq.
Change of lock requirements • Indiana
Iowa Code ch. 562A
Iowa
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 et seq.
Housing protections for persons affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking or stalking. • Kansas
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383 et seq.
Protections for person with rental or lease agreement who is • Kentucky
La. R.S.
Lease agreements for certain residential dwellings; domestic abuse victims; stalking and cyberstalking • Louisiana
La. R.S.
Lease agreements for certain residential dwellings; sexual assault victims • Louisiana
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq.
Definitions • Maine
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006
Maryland
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006
Maryland
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006
Maryland
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006
Maryland
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006
Maryland
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Definitions applicable to Secs. 23 to 29 • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Termination of rental agreement or tenancy by victim of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault or stalking • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Refusal of rental agreement or assistance based on termination of rental agreement under Sec. 24 or request for change of lock under Sec. 26 prohibited • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Change of locks upon request of tenant, co-tenant or household member believed to be under imminent threat of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault or stalking • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Owner immunity from liability • Massachusetts
MCL § 554.601 et seq.
Tenant under apprehension of danger from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; release from rental payment obligation; written notice; content; documentation; forwarding information; liability of multiple tenants; applicability; remedies against other parties; definitions. • Michigan
Minn. Stat. § 504B
RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO SEEK POLICE AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. • Minnesota
Minn. Stat. § 504B
RIGHT OF VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE TO TERMINATE LEASE. • Minnesota
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441 et seq.
Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking — no discrimination against applicants, tenants, or lessees for residential properties • Missouri
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534 et seq.
Violation of ex parte order for unlawful occupancy of residential dwelling — arrest, when — penalty • Missouri
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-101 et seq.
Notice Of No Contact • Montana
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A
Right of tenant or cotenant to terminate lease due to domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking. • Nevada
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A
Form of affidavit for written notice terminating lease due to domestic violence. • Nevada
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
Termination of Lease by Tenant Due to Domestic Violence. • New Hampshire
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Disclosure of certain information by landlord prohibited; exceptions • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Findings, declarations • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Lock changes, dwelling unit, domestic violence victim, landlord, temporary, permanent restraining order, notification • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Findings, declarations relative to termination of lease agreements by domestic violence victims • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Requirements for termination of lease • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Effective date of lease termination, conditions affecting co-tenants • New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq.
Notice relative to public housing leases • New Jersey
N.Y. Real Prop. Law
Termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Law
Discrimination based on domestic violence status; prohibited • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Eviction based on domestic violence victim status prohibited • New York
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-1 et seq.
Definitions. • North Carolina
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-1 et seq.
Victim protection - nondiscrimination. • North Carolina
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-1 et seq.
Victim protection - change locks. • North Carolina
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-1 et seq.
Early termination of rental agreement by victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. • North Carolina
N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-01 through 47-16-30.1, 47-16-31 through 47-16-35, 47-16-42
Termination due to domestic abuse. • North Dakota
41 O.S. § 101 et seq.
Denial or Termination of Tenancy to Victim or Alleged Victim of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence or Stalking • Oklahoma
25 O.S. § 1501 et seq.
Effect of Relief • Oklahoma
ORS § 105
Landlord action to remove perpetrator of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking from possession of dwelling unit; retention of possession by victim. • Oregon
ORS § 90
Termination of tenant who commits criminal act of physical violence; protection for remaining tenants. • Oregon
ORS § 90
Landlord discrimination against victim; exception; tenant defenses and remedies. • Oregon
ORS § 90
Release of victim from tenancy; victim verification statement. • Oregon
ORS § 90
Continuing tenancy after release of victim. • Oregon
ORS § 90
Change of locks at request of victim. • Oregon
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-01-05 et seq.
FAIR HOUSING COMPLIANCE, DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION, AND THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA). • Tennessee
Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28
Termination of residential lease by domestic abuse victim, sexual assault victim, or stalking victim. • Tennessee
Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 66, ch. 28
Termination by landlord for violence or threats to health, safety, or welfare of persons or property — Unauthorized subtenant or occupant. • Tennessee
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
RIGHT TO VACATE AND AVOID LIABILITY FOLLOWING FAMILY VIOLENCE. • Texas
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355
RIGHT TO VACATE AND AVOID LIABILITY FOLLOWING CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES OR STALKING. • Texas
34 U.S.C.
Housing protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking • United States
34 U.S.C.
Compliance reviews • United States
34 U.S.C.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Gender-based Violence Prevention Office and Violence Against Women Act Director • United States
34 U.S.C.
Prohibition on retaliation • United States
34 U.S.C.
Right to report crime and emergencies from one’s home • United States
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) • United States
24 CFR Part 247
§ 247.1 Applicability. • United States
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook
Exceptions to Limitations on Family Moves • United States
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook
Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault or • United States
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook
Harassment • United States
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4
Rejecting Applicants and Denial of Rental Assistance • United States
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook
Voucher Reassignment Upon Family Break-Up • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.100 Definitions. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.2001 Applicability. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.2003 Definitions. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.2005 VAWA protections. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.2007 Documenting the occurrence of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.2009 Remedies available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.2011 Effect on other laws. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.214 Definitions. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.500 Applicability. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.506 General provisions. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.508 Submission of evidence of citizenship or eligible immigration status. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.510 Documents of eligible immigration status. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.518 Types of preservation assistance available to mixed families and other families. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.524 Compliance with nondiscrimination requirements. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.526 Protection from liability for responsible entities and State and local government agencies and officials. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.528 Liability of ineligible tenants for reimbursement of benefits. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.713 Second- and third-party rights. • United States
24 CFR Part 5
§ 5.902 Definitions. • United States
24 CFR Part 574
§ 574.460 Remaining participants following bifurcation of a lease or eviction as a result of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. • United States
24 CFR Part 574
§ 574.520 Performance reports. • United States
24 CFR Part 574
§ 574.604 Protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. • United States
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook
Owner Responsibilities • United States
24 CFR Part 880
§ 880.613 Emergency transfers for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. • United States
24 CFR Part 882
§ 882.407 Other Federal requirements. • United States
24 CFR Part 883
§ 883.605 Leasing to eligible families. • United States
24 CFR Part 884
§ 884.226 Emergency transfers for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. • United States
24 CFR Part 886
§ 886.139 Emergency transfers for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. • United States
24 CFR Part 886
§ 886.339 Emergency transfers for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. • United States
24 CFR Part 891
§ 891.190 Emergency transfers for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. • United States
24 CFR Part 92
§ 92.359 VAWA requirements. • United States
24 CFR Part 93
§ 93.356 VAWA requirements. • United States
24 CFR Part 982
§ 982.315 Family break-up. • United States
Utah Code Ann. § 57-22 et seq.
Crime victim's right to new locks -- Domestic violence victim's right to terminate rental agreement -- Limits an owner relating to assistance from public safety agency. • Utah
9 V.S.A. ch. 137
Definitions • Vermont
9 V.S.A. ch. 137
Right to terminate rental agreement • Vermont
9 V.S.A. ch. 137
Right to change locks; other security measures • Vermont
9 V.S.A. ch. 137
Confidentiality • Vermont
9 V.S.A. ch. 137
Limitation of liability; enforcement • Vermont
Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.
Access following entry of certain court orders. • Virginia
Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.
Early termination of rental agreements by victims of family abuse, sexual abuse or other criminal sexual assault, or stalking. • Virginia
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq.
Victim protection -- Definitions. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq.
Victim protection -- Notice to landlord -- Termination of rental agreement -- Procedures. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq.
Victim protection -- Limitation on tenant screening service provider disclosures and landlord's rental decisions. • Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq.
Victim protection -- Possession of dwelling unit -- Exclusion of others -- New lock or key. • Washington
Wis. Stat.
Notice of domestic abuse protections. • Wisconsin
Wis. Stat.
Termination of tenancy for imminent threat of serious physical harm; changing locks. • Wisconsin
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-403, 1-21-1001 through 1-21-1017, 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211, 1-21-1301 through 1-21-1304, 1-21-1401 through 1-21-1403
Short title. • Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-403, 1-21-1001 through 1-21-1017, 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211, 1-21-1301 through 1-21-1304, 1-21-1401 through 1-21-1403
Definitions. • Wyoming
Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-403, 1-21-1001 through 1-21-1017, 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211, 1-21-1301 through 1-21-1304, 1-21-1401 through 1-21-1403
Breach of lease; recovery of rent; affirmative defense. • Wyoming