SB 804 – Criminalizes the failure to vacate leased premises in a rent and possession case under chapter 535

• Sponsor: Engler
• LR Number: 4474S.01P
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 4/17/2012 - Referred H Judiciary Committee
• Journal Page: H1081
• Effective Date: August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 804 - Under the terms of this act, if, after 10 days from the date of the judgment in a rent possession case the judgment is not set aside or an application for a trial de novo has not been filed, the tenant willfully refuses to vacate and surrender the possession of the premises to the landlord or the landlord's agent, the tenant shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

STEPHEN WITTE