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SF 3907

Permit an action to terminate an interest in a contract for deed of a perpetrator of domestic abuse or sexual assault

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Gustafson and 2 co-sponsors

Allows domestic abuse/sexual assault victims to court-order termination of a perpetrator's joint interest in a contract-for-deed property agreement.

Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF3970, SF indefinitely postponed
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Bill Summary · SF 3907

Legislative bill overview

SF 3907 creates a legal mechanism allowing victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault to terminate a joint interest contract for deed (a form of real estate agreement) held with their perpetrator. The bill establishes a court process through which victims can extinguish the perpetrator's ownership interest in the property, effectively removing them from the agreement.

Why is this important

Contracts for deed create ongoing legal and financial entanglement between parties. Domestic abuse and sexual assault victims may be trapped in these arrangements with their abusers, preventing them from selling the property, refinancing, or achieving financial independence. This bill addresses a gap in victim protections by providing a legal remedy to sever these ties without requiring the perpetrator's consent.

Potential points of contention

  • Perpetrator property rights: The bill may face opposition from those concerned about unilaterally eliminating an abuser's documented financial interest without compensation or their agreement
  • Evidentiary standards: Questions about what proof of domestic abuse or sexual assault is required—criminal conviction, protective order, or preponderance of evidence—and who bears the burden
  • Financial implications: Unclear how the victim's obligation for the perpetrator's equity stake is handled, whether through buyout, lien, or other mechanisms, potentially creating new disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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