A 4922
Establishes affirmative defense of Social Security hardship in certain eviction actions.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a legal defense for tenants facing eviction due to unpaid rent if they can demonstrate a hardship related to their Social Security benefits. Specifically, it allows tenants to claim that a disruption in their Social Security payments, caused by the federal government, prevented them from paying rent. If successful, the eviction process will be paused until benefits are restored or six months have passed. Tenants must provide evidence of the Social Security hardship and, upon restoration of benefits, must either pay the back rent or agree to a payment plan with their landlord.
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Kenyatta Stewart
Shanique Speight
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