Housing (Tenant Rights)

HB 2099 creates a streamlined court process for property owners to remove unlawful occupants from residential properties without a tenant relationship. It allows owners (or agents) to file a verified petition, triggering an immediate court order for removal if they prove the occupant has no legal right to be there (e.g., not a tenant, guest, or family member). The court must issue the order within 48 hours of filing, and sheriffs enforce removal. This directly affects property owners of noncommercial residential properties and occupants without legal occupancy rights, bypassing standard eviction procedures. The bill also permits courts to issue additional restraining orders against occupants for safety.