Bill > A09907

This bill provides for a limited alternative remedy to remove unauthorized persons from residential real property if certain conditions are met. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It allows a property owner or their authorized agent to request the immediate removal of an unauthorized person occupying a residential dwelling from the property if specific conditions are met, such as the property owner directing the unauthorized person to leave and the unauthorized person not being a tenant or immediate family member. 2. The property owner or authorized agent must submit a completed complaint form to a police officer, who will then serve a notice to vacate on the unlawful occupants and assist the owner in regaining possession of the property. 3. The bill provides for a civil cause of action for wrongful removal, allowing the unlawful occupant to be restored to possession and recover damages, costs, and attorney fees. 4. The provisions of the bill do not limit the rights of the property owner or the authority of the police to arrest an unlawful occupant for trespassing, vandalism, theft, or other crimes.