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DE HB293

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Smyk

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amend § 5106 to clarify that landlords must provide 60 days' written notice to terminate rental agreements (other than month-to-month), subject to § 5512 provisions for single room rentals.

  • Amend § 5512 to require landlords to provide 15 days' written notice before terminating a single room rental agreement for reasons other than material violation of regulations.

  • Allow immediate termination without notice only when a tenant materially violates a regulation that was provided at the time of contract or lease.

  • Apply the 15-day notice requirement to buildings that are the landlord's primary residence with no more than 3 rented rooms and no more than 3 total tenants.

  • Ensure single room tenants have adequate time to find alternative housing before lease termination while allowing landlords expedited removal for regulatory violations.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules And Regulations Relating To Certain Buildings Single Room Lease.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs Committee in House

1/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Housing & Community Affairs1/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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