HB59Introduced in the House of Delegates
Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease
Introduced by Jackie Addison, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring certain expedited proceedings in a wrongful detainer action if the property that is the subject of the action is, at the time of the complaint, advertised or listed for sale or lease by the complainant and requiring that notice of a hearing or appeal be served in person or, under certain circumstances, posted conspicuously on the property; requiring the District Court or the circuit court to issue a warrant within 24 hours if the court rules in favor of the complainant in an expedited wrongful detainer action; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
February 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Economic Matters and Judiciary
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
Hearing canceled (Economic Matters)
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
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