NY A07026

Establishes the right for domestic violence victims to request transfer to another dwelling unit owned by the same landlord within reasonable geographic proximity, with such requests prioritized over non-emergency transfers and new applicants

Requires landlords to respond to relocation requests within 15 days with a list of available units; equivalent units must be offered without additional security deposits, application fees, or rent increases

Tenants must submit written transfer requests with documentation including a court-issued order of protection, police report, or verification from a qualified service provider, healthcare professional, or social worker

Prohibits landlord retaliation against tenants requesting relocation, including eviction, harassment, or denial of lease renewal, with complaints enforceable through the Division of Housing and Community Renewal

Directs the Commissioner of Housing to promulgate regulations ensuring emergency transfer rights for domestic violence victims in public housing projects under the same framework