SENATE BILL 853

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

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Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings Withdrawn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

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

Senate

Judicial Proceedings