Establishes a process for property owners to request the removal of unauthorized occupants from residential real property.
The bill outlines a procedure for property owners or their authorized agents to request the immediate removal of unauthorized occupants from residential real property. The property owner or agent must submit a signed complaint to the sheriff of the county where the property is located. If verified, the sheriff must serve a notice to vacate and may take necessary actions to restore possession to the property owner. The sheriff may charge a reasonable fee for services. The bill also provides immunity for sheriffs acting in good faith and establishes a civil cause of action for wrongful removal.
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