scene of an act or crime described under paragraph (1) or (2)
and witnessed the act or crime and who, as a direct result:
(i) suffers physical or mental injury; or
(ii) reasonably believes that the individual is
under the threat of physical harm.
"Victim advocate." An individual, whether paid or serving as
a volunteer, who provides services to victims under the auspices
or supervision of a victim service provider, court or law
enforcement or prosecution agency.
"Victim service provider." An agency or organization that
provides services to victims. The term includes a rape crisis
center or domestic violence counselor/advocate.
Section 502-C. Early release or termination of lease.
(a) Release authorized.--If a tenant is an eligible tenant
and the tenant needs to relocate as a result of an applicable
act or crime, the tenant may be released from a lease by
providing a notice in accordance with subsection (b).
(b) Required release.--
(1) An eligible tenant shall be released from a lease if
the tenant provides the landlord with a valid notice under
this subsection no later than 180 days from the date of any
of the following, whichever is later:
(i) The most recent occurrence of an act or crime
which makes the tenant an eligible tenant.
(ii) A document described under paragraph (2)(ii),
(iii), (iv), (v), (vi) or (vii) is issued.
(iii) The responsible party is released from a
prison, jail, juvenile detention facility or any other
detention facility or institution.
(2) A valid notice from the tenant under paragraph (1)
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