Requiring cause for evictions from residential property, modifying the petition and notice requirements for eviction cases and removing the requirement to post bond before the court may grant a continuance.

Summary

The bill would limit eviction lawsuits for residential units to cases where the tenant has broken the lease or caused damage, and would force landlords to attach key documents to the eviction petition. It also sets strict timelines for summons and trials and requires a bond before a court can grant a continuance. The changes aim to give tenants more protection and clarity in the eviction process.

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