Provides for a limited alternative remedy to remove unauthorized persons from residential real property
This bill creates a new process for property owners to quickly remove unauthorized occupants from residential homes. It allows owners (or their agents) to submit a specific complaint to police if they've already asked the person to leave, the property wasn't open to the public, and the occupant isn't a tenant, family member, or involved in pending legal disputes. Police must verify the complaint and serve an immediate "vacate" notice to the occupant, then help restore the owner's possession - potentially including changing locks. Owners face liability for false claims, including triple damages and attorney fees if sued. The law does not replace existing trespass laws but offers a streamlined option for unlawful residential occupants.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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