HB 1083

Bill Subjects

Courts; Municipal Courts Courts; Probate Court And Proceedings Law Enforcement; Generally Property; Generally

Abstract

Defines "squatter" as an individual who occupies the residential real property of another and who does not have and has never had: (1) a rental agreement; (2) permission of the owner; or (3) another legal interest in the residential real property; authorizing the individual to occupy the residential real property. Provides that under certain circumstances, a property owner may obtain an expedited removal of a squatter from the property owner's residential real property.