Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that amends state eviction laws and regulations.

Highlights:

• Requires a tenant to be notified that if a court enters judgement against them, they will have 72 hours if they are a residential tenant, or 7 days if they are a commercial tenant or a tenant with a tract of land 5 acres or more, to remove their belongings from from premises before the landlord may remove and dispose of such property (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that if the verdict of a jury is in favor of the landlord for the possession of the premises, a residential tenant must have 72 hours to remove their belongings, and a commercial tenant or a tenant with a tract of 5 acres or more must have 7 days to remove their belongings, provided that good cause is shown (Sec. 2).

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