HB 1007: Actions for Rent or Possession
GENERAL BILL by Stafford
Actions for Rent or Possession; Requires court to conduct trial within specified timeframe for certain actions involving possession of dwelling unit; authorizes court to order tenant to pay certain rent into the registry of the court during pendency of proceeding under certain circumstances; requires court to schedule case for immediate trial if payment is not made; deletes requirement that tenant who wishes to defend against certain actions by landlord comply with specified provision; deletes requirement that court enter default judgment in certain circumstances.
Effective Date: 7/1/2018
Last Action: 3/10/2018 House - Died in Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/10/2018 House - Died in Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2017 | House |
• Filed |
| 12/20/2017 | House |
• Referred to Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 87 |
| 1/9/2018 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 87 |
| 3/10/2018 | House |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee |
