NY A01692

Landlords must replace locks on tenant entrance doors within 24 hours of an alleged domestic violence incident if the lock was installed and maintained by the landlord.

Tenants may prove domestic violence through a police report, restraining order, court document, or signed attestation.

Landlords who fail to replace locks within 24 hours face a $100 civil penalty; $250 if not replaced within 48 hours; and $500 for each additional 24-hour period thereafter.

The requirement applies to single-family dwellings under Real Property Law Section 238-b and multiple dwelling units under Multiple Dwelling Law Section 51-c, excluding municipal housing authority properties.

The act takes effect immediately upon passage.