BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5307: Unlawful detainer actions

Expanding the definition of unlawful detainer to include a provision governing at-will tenancies.

Summary

A new category is added to the unlawful detainer statute in determining who may be sued for an unlawful detainer. A person who occupies real property with the consent of the owner but without a specific rental amount or designated period of tenancy, on an at-will basis may be evicted if they fail to leave the premises after 30 days' notice, in writing, served as provided for in statute.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5307), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to unlawful detainer actions for at-will tenancies;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 13, 2014By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 13, 2013By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25, 2013First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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