The proposed legislation, known as the "Tenant Possessions Recovery Act," aims to establish new requirements for landlords regarding the notification of tenants when a court issues a writ of possession. The act mandates that landlords provide written notice to tenants at least fourteen days prior to the scheduled repossession date. This notice must be sent via first-class mail and posted on the front door of the leased premises, accompanied by a timestamped photograph. The notice must include essential details such as the court case number, tenant's name, address of the leased premises, eviction date, and information on how tenants can reclaim their personal property after eviction.

Additionally, the bill repeals existing provisions related to property left on premises after lease termination and introduces new guidelines for handling abandoned personal property. It specifies that tenants have ten days to recover their belongings post-eviction, and any unclaimed property after this period may be considered abandoned and disposed of by the landlord. The act also outlines the landlord's liability concerning the tenant's personal property and establishes the tenant's right to seek damages if the landlord fails to comply with the new notification requirements. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance tenant protections during the eviction process.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB501 Original - 3-18-2025 01:36 PM: 18-16-108, 18-16-507, 18-60-208, 18-16-114, 18-30-310
Old version SB501 V2 - 3-20-2025 09:56 AM: 18-16-108, 03-20-2025, 18-16-507, 18-60-208, 18-16-114, 18-60-310(c), 18-60-310
SB 501: 18-16-108, 18-16-507, 18-60-208, 18-16-114, 18-30-310