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TN SB0795

TN SB0795
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 66, relative to real property.


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/27/2023
Passed
04/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, enacts anti-squatter laws. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 66.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 66, to provide a limited alternative remedy for property owners to quickly remove unauthorized individuals from residential real property. The key provisions include: (1) establishing the requirements for a property owner to request the sheriff to immediately remove unlawful occupants, (2) outlining the sheriff's responsibilities in serving a notice to vacate and assisting the property owner, (3) allowing for civil causes of action for wrongful removal, and (4) clarifying that this new section takes precedence over any conflicts with existing landlord-tenant laws or other real property laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2024 (on 05/29/2024)

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