2010 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 853

File Code: Real Property
Sponsored By:
Senator Muse
Entitled:
Landlord and Tenant - Stay of Eviction - Reasons for Nonpayment Beyond Tenant's Control

Synopsis:

Authorizing a judge, in an action for repossession of residential premises for failure to pay rent, to extend the time for the surrender of the premises for up to 30 days after the trial if the employer of the tenant who is the major wage earner certifies that the tenant was laid off or furloughed for reasons beyond the tenant's control; and authorizing an administrative judge of any district to stay the execution of a warrant of restitution of a residential property for up to 30 days under specified circumstances.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/11
First Reading Senate Rules
2/12
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.
3/16
Hearing cancelled
3/29
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings Withdrawn
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Death -see also- Advance Medical Directives; Wrongful Death.
District Courts
Eviction
Hearings
Judges
Landlord and Tenant -see also- Eviction; Leases & Rent; etc.
Leases and Rent
Work, Labor and Employment -see also- Col Barg; Holiday; etc

Bill affects the following Statute:

Real Property
( 8-401 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Not available at this time
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
Senate
Judicial Proceedings