VAWA Protections: A Landlord May End the Abuser's Lease
If a tenant commits violence that hurts family members or others, the owner can evict them or end their lease.
The building owner also must follow any court order that lets the survivor of violence stay in the home without the abuser.
To read about what a survivor of violence needs to show the housing authorities to receive protection under VAWA, click here.
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