HB1575 provides a legal process for property owners to reclaim residential property from unauthorized occupants.

HB1575 introduces a legal framework for property owners to reclaim residential property from unauthorized occupants. It allows property owners or their agents to request the sheriff to remove unlawful occupants if certain conditions are met, such as the property being a residential dwelling and the occupant not being a tenant or family member. The sheriff can charge a fee for this service and is not liable for damages unless the removal was wrongful. The bill also criminalizes fraudulent leasing or selling of residential property and making false statements to obtain property or credit.

HB1575 provides a legal process for property owners to reclaim residential property from unauthorized occupants.

HB1575 introduces a legal framework for property owners to reclaim residential property from unauthorized occupants. It allows property owners or their agents to request the sheriff to remove unlawful occupants if certain conditions are met, such as the property being a residential dwelling and the occupant not being a tenant or family member. The sheriff can charge a fee for this service and is not liable for damages unless the removal was wrongful. The bill also criminalizes fraudulent leasing or selling of residential property and making false statements to obtain property or credit.