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DE HB296

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Smyk

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum amount a tenant may deduct from rent for repairs from $200 to $400 when a landlord fails to maintain the rental premises
  • Applies when landlord fails to repair, maintain, or keep premises in sanitary condition after receiving written notice from tenant
  • Tenant may proceed with repairs if landlord fails to remedy the issue within 30 days or fails to initiate corrective measures within 10 days of notice
  • Deduction limit remains the lesser of $400, one-half of one month's rent, or actual repair costs verified by receipts
  • Change reflects inflation adjustments to the rent deduction amount originally set in 1996

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tenant's Remedies Relating To The Rental Unit.

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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