Establishes a housing court for actions and proceedings involving state and local housing laws.
This bill establishes a housing court to handle actions and proceedings related to the enforcement of state and local housing laws. The court will have jurisdiction over actions for civil penalties, liens, and other housing-related issues. Housing court judges will be appointed based on their experience and knowledge of housing laws. The court will also provide assistance to individuals without legal representation. The bill specifies that the right to a jury trial remains unaffected.
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