Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding a limited alternative remedy to remove unauthorized persons from residential real property, to provide for the crime of making false statements to detain real property, and to provide for the crime of fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property.
PROPERTY RIGHTS -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding a limited alternative remedy to remove unauthorized persons from residential real property, to provide for the crime of making false statements to detain real property, and to provide for the crime of fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This legislation is commonly referred to as a "squatters bill" in other states. It allows the removal of persons from real property, by the lawful owner only when specific conditions are met as is itemized in 6-310A(2) of this legislation. A specific complaint must be filed with the Sheriff which itemizes the truth of the requirements required for removal of a person from a residential building. Standard fees for service of process apply for payment to the Sheriff. Should a person knowingly and willfully present a false document purporting to be a valid lease, then that person commits a misdemeanor. Should a person list or advertise a residential real property for sale or rent, knowing the seller has no legal title or authority to sell or rent said property, then that person commits a felony.
FISCAL NOTE
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This legislation causes no increase or decrease in revenue, or additional expenditure of funds at the state or local level of government; therefore, this legislation has no fiscal impact.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
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YEA (64)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (3)
Senate Third Reading
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YEA (35)
NAY (0)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2025 Session Law Chapter 222 Effective: 07/01/2025
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Apr 1, 2025
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