SCS SB 231 -- LANDLORD TENANT

SPONSOR:  Cunningham (Stevenson)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Judiciary
by a vote of 14 to 0.

This substitute exempts landlords, or any of their
representatives, from liability for any loss or damage to
household goods, furnishings, fixtures, or personal property
resulting from the removal or disposal of the property upon the
enforcement of a judgment granting possession of the premises
except for willful, wanton, or malicious acts or omissions.  If
any property bears a label or mark identifying it as the property
of a third party, the landlord must notify the third party by
certified mail with return receipt requested to remove the
property within five business days of the date of the execution
to recover the property.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2010, FY 2011, and
FY 2012.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will protect landlords
when carrying out the valid directions and order of the court.

Testifying for the bill was Senator Cunningham.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:26 am