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DE HB363
Bill
Status
10/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Eric Morrison
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AI Summary
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Requires landlords to provide tenant employees with a written disclosure form at hire or move-in that explains occupancy and vacancy conditions, including notice of continued occupancy rights after employment termination.
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Mandates landlords offer tenant employees a written rental agreement within 5 business days of employment termination (unless terminated for cause), allowing continued residence in the same or equivalent housing.
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Permits landlords to condition rental agreement offers on tenant employees meeting standard financial qualifications, income requirements, and credit standards for the dwelling.
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Extends the period before landlords can initiate eviction proceedings against former tenant employees from 15 days to 30 days after dismissal, or maintains 15 days if termination is for cause.
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Exempts terminations for cause from the rental agreement offer requirement and allows expedited eviction proceedings (15 days) in such cases.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rights Of Tenant Employees.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
10/9/2024