Establishes affirmative defense of Social Security hardship in certain eviction actions.

Summary

The bill lets renters who can’t pay rent because their Social Security benefits were cut, delayed, or stopped due to federal actions use that hardship as a defense in eviction cases. Courts must stay the eviction until benefits are restored or six months pass, and tenants must pay owed rent or set up a payment plan within two weeks of restoration. It is intended to protect vulnerable renters facing sudden benefit disruptions.

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