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DE HB363

Bill

Status

Passed

10/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Eric Morrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Permits landlords to condition rental agreement offers on tenant employees meeting standard financial qualifications, income requirements, and credit standards for the dwelling.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Housing & Land Use5/14/2024
Housing4/11/2024

Full Bill Text

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