1996 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 563

File Code: Real Property Prior Year Introduction As: SB 661/95 - JPR
Sponsored By:
Senator Hughes
Entitled:
Landlord and Tenant - Extension of Time for Surrender of the Premises

Synopsis:

Providing that the time for the surrender of a premises for the failure to pay rent may be extended by the court for good cause and as justice requires, including the presentation of a certificate signed by a physician stating that the surrender of the premises would endanger the health or life of the tenant or other occupant of the premises.

Legislative History

Senate Action
2/2
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/7
Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURTS - GENERAL
EVICTION
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION, LEASES AND RENT
Bill affects the following Statute:
Real Property
( 8-401 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available