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SB 231 - This act provides that except for willful, wanton, or malicious acts, landlords are not liable to any tenant for any loss or damages to household goods, furnishings, fixtures, or any other personal property left at or in the dwelling by reason of the landlord's removal of the property under a court-ordered execution for possession of the premises. If, after the sheriff completes the court-ordered execution, property is left by the tenant in or at the dwelling that is identified as the property of a third party, the landlord shall make a reasonable effort to notify such third party. The third party has the opportunity to recover such property within five business days of the date notice is received. If the landlord is unable to notify the third party, he or she may dispose of the property and is not liable for the loss or damage. This act is similar to SCS/SB 781 (2008) and SCS/SB 629 (2007). EMILY KALMER
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