SB1541 Summary

• Allows constructive service of eviction demands when a landlord or their agent/attorney cannot personally serve the tenant through methods listed in Section 9-211.

• Permits notification by posting and mailing or publication and mailing when personal service cannot be obtained, following procedures in Section 2-206.

• Limits court judgments when constructive service is used: if the defendant does not appear, the court may only rule on the eviction portion and cannot enter judgment for rent claims or personal judgments for common expenses owed.

• Allows in rem judgments against the unit for common expenses, lawfully agreed expenses, and unpaid fines with attorney fees and costs.

• Rent claims may remain pending until the defendant appears or is served, but the eviction order becomes final and enforceable if the court finds no just reason to delay enforcement.