@konah619: Pennsylvania lawmakers just took a major step to help families feel safer at home. The state House passed a bill that would let certain tenants end a lease early and change their locks when their safety is at risk. 🔐 To qualify, a tenant would need documentation such as a protective order, a police report, or a letter from a professional. Landlords would not be allowed to charge extra fees or start an eviction because a tenant used this option. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission has noted that housing instability is a serious concern for many families dealing with unsafe situations. 🏠 Advocacy groups say having a clear legal process can make it easier for people to find stability again. The bill has moved forward to the state Senate for further consideration. A simple change like new locks can be a meaningful step toward peace of mind. 💛 📌Sources: Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence BillTrack50 legislative record HB72
they ended the landlord tenant law currently in place.
2026-09-08 23:29:38
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MC :
another site added that every Pennsylvania Republican representative voted against this
2026-09-08 12:11:23
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puppybreath :
Sounds good, but my faith in humanity says this will just make rental offices/landlords more likely to avoid renting to domestic violence victims
2026-09-08 09:17:28
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Apple User728975213 :
How is this not a thing already in all 50 states?
2026-09-08 11:12:24
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Kasey :
Insane that was against the law! Proof the law refuses to actually protect women.
2026-09-08 13:10:55
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Bill :
DV is just "self harm" , so how do we protect them from themselves
2026-09-08 22:30:26
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Amber Thomas 1982 :
This needs to be federal! So many women get stuck with their abuser for this reason.
2026-09-08 16:24:55
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Joe Naborowsk :
you contact your landlord and tell them to change your locks. if they can't you know your answer is to leave.
2026-09-08 12:36:16
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Workhorse Coconut :
Why do you need to change the locks if you move?
2026-09-08 17:50:32
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Daria💜 :
I hate how this is the bare minimum they have to change 🙄
2026-09-08 15:04:31
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Sam :
yall its not that it was illegal before to break a lease if you suffered DV, but that the process was entirely determined by the policies of the LANDLORD. now a landlord can not charge or PENALIZE you from breaking a lease early or changing locks if you have documentation of DV. doing this makes it easier for survivors to move becauae they wont have a broken lease on their record and will also have more money to make the move happen!
2026-09-08 20:46:50
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__ItsCarlosBruh__ :
This for guys too ??
2026-09-08 15:14:30
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Zaye D Morales :
I agree with this 100% (as a survivor) but we need that regulation on AI CP now more than ever
2026-09-08 18:24:38
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That ek_hatch :
Actually a W from Pennsylvania
2026-09-08 13:51:15
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Lakshmi Lakanpal ⟭⟬ :
I thought this was allowed everywhere, first world country my ahh bro
2026-09-08 19:54:31
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Vickiiiie :
As they should. I broke a lease for my first apt at 17 after he went to jail for holding a pillow over my face.. he stayed there a while after. 10+ years later they sued me. 😤
2026-09-08 16:26:45
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shiny :
THIS IS NOT A NEW LAW HAD BEEN FOR DECADE'S, WHO THINKS THEY ARE INVENTING NEW LAW? 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅THEY JUST NEVER FOLLOW THE LAW YOUR ELECTED SERVANTS HAVE LAWS FOR THEM, LAWS FOR YOU. YOU ARE BEING DECIEVED. THINK THEY ARE GIVING YOU A WIN, WHEN THE LAW ALREADY EXSIT! PUPPETS, PUPPETMASTERS CAN YOU NOT DO BETTER?
2026-09-08 18:08:45
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Cav Scout482 :
I don’t understand break their lease and change locks after breaking the lease. They’re going somewhere else anyways what does this even mean?
2026-09-08 16:27:14
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Donald :
know what? fine. if I'm leasing the property, let me know and I'll do it for you if you want. W Penn.
2026-09-08 16:51:03
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SOL AMARILLO699388 :
Every state should adopt the same law
2026-09-08 19:16:07
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The Bearded Merchant :
I mean if I was a landlord yeah sure go ahead and change your locks just let me know you didn't give me the key
2026-09-08 14:36:52
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Metabolic G Matt :
Get em
2026-09-08 17:51:37
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Antichrist :
I tried to do this in Arkansas and they basically told me I had to deal with it. Wouldn’t even let me transfer to a different unit. Good thing it wasn’t my name on the lease:)
2026-09-08 18:20:54
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❤️🍓Strawberry Shortcake 🍓❤️ :
Maine…. Pls be next. I hate that my ex and my mother know my address. Idk how my mom got mine but she sent me a bday card which freaks me out.
2026-09-08 15:45:46
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Kerfluffle-Life :
NY let’s them sue the victim and be attacked without repercussions. Good Job
2026-09-08 13:56:46
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