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Senate advances expedited eviction process for criminal activity on premises; senators debate domestic-violence impact
Summary
The Senate adopted a first substitute to SB 136 to create an accelerated unlawful-detainer process with hearings within 10 days for certain criminal activity on rental premises; senators asked how the change would affect victims of domestic violence and were told the eviction applies to the unit and lease signers, though landlords are expected to work with nonoffending tenants.
Senate Bill 136, carried in substitute form, would create an accelerated unlawful-detainer procedure for cases where a tenant commits criminal activity on the premises. Sponsor Senator Wadobs explained the substitute sets a 10-day hearing target to allow courts to consider terminating tenancy where ongoing criminal conduct is alleged, while retaining full due-process protections.
Senators asked whether…
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