HB 1061 Summary

• Establishes procedures for residential evictions requiring landlords to file sworn affidavits or complaints with copies of written notice of breach or termination before commencing eviction proceedings.

• Mandates courts order tenants to vacate within 7 days (unless emergency circumstances justify shorter/longer periods) and requires summons to inform tenants of their rights regarding property removal and rent payment options.

• Prohibits judges from issuing warrants of removal in non-payment cases if tenants pay all owed rent by the court-ordered move-out date, with landlords required to accept full payment in good faith.

• Grants tenants 72 hours after warrant execution to remove personal property before landlord may dispose of abandoned items, and requires reasonable access to premises prior to move-out date.

• Limits eviction hearings to 30 days from filing (dwelling units) or 45 days (other premises), allows single adjournments up to 10 days by consent, and requires written rules and regulations from landlords under Section 89-8-11.