SB 581 - Libla, Doug
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
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4585H.03T
Title
HCS SB 581
House Handler
Journal Page
S2500
Effective Date
August 28, 2018
Committee
Current Status
Signed by Governor
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Amendments
No amendments available
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