Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease

HB 59 accelerates court proceedings for property owners (complainants) seeking to regain possession of real property they have listed for sale or lease. If property is advertised for sale/lease at the time of filing, the bill requires a court hearing within 5 business days (instead of 10), mandates personal service or conspicuous posting of notices on the property, and limits appeals to 2 business days after judgment. The court must issue a warrant for possession within hours if the owner wins, and tenants must post bond or pay rental value to delay eviction during appeals. This bill directly affects landlords trying to sell/lease property and tenants in possession, streamlining the process to expedite transfer of ownership.