SB581 - Repeals provisions requiring a landlord to keep security deposits in a trust and authorizes the right to a trial de novo in rent and possession actions

SB 581

Repeals provisions requiring a landlord to keep security deposits in a trust and authorizes the right to a trial de novo in rent and possession actions

Sponsor:	Libla
LR Number:	4585H.03T	Fiscal Notes
Committee:	Small Business and Industry
Last Action:	7/13/2018 - Signed by Governor	Journal Page:

Title:	HCS SB 581	Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	August 28, 2018
House Handler:	Cross

List of 2018 Senate Bills

Current Bill Summary

HCS/SB 581 - This act provides that in civil actions seeking rent and possession of a property brought by a landlord against a tenant, the aggrieved party has a right to a trial de novo.

The act also repeals provisions of law which require a landlord to keep all security deposits in a trust account and prohibits commingling of the security deposit with other funds of the landlord.

This provision is similar to HB 1901 (2018) and SCS/SB 234 (2017).

JESSI JAMES