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Clarification on Intro 622 regarding housing court proceedings

0:54:28

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42 sec

Council Member Sandy Nurse addresses a potential misinterpretation of Intro 622, specifically regarding its implications for housing court proceedings in illegal eviction cases.

  • Clarification that the bill doesn't require all illegal lockouts to be in the housing part of court
  • Explanation that the bill prevents the housing part of civil court from denying applications for relief, including restoration of possession
  • Agreement to follow up and continue working on clarifying the bill's intent and language