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New York Lease Break Laws
Landlord must mitigate 30-day notice DV protection

New York law requires landlords to actively re-rent the unit — you only owe rent until a new tenant moves in.

Domestic violence protection: New York allows survivors to exit a lease without financial penalty with proper documentation.

Average re-rental time: approximately 25 days.

Governing law: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 227-e

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Federal SCRA law may protect you completely — $0 owed
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A fee for advertising and re-renting, separate from rent. Common in Texas leases.

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