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DE SB34

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darius Brown

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new provision allowing tenants to terminate their lease early with 30 days' written notice when they enter into a contract to purchase real property they intend to occupy as a primary residence

  • The 30-day notice period begins on the first day of the month following the day of actual notice to the landlord

  • Updates the definition of senior citizens' housing facilities to reference "long-term care facility" as defined in Title 16, § 1102, replacing outdated language about group or cooperative living facilities and retirement homes

  • Removes redundant language about subsidized public or private housing from one subsection since it is already addressed in a separate subsection

  • Makes technical corrections throughout to conform with Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tenant's Right To Early Lease Termination.

Last Action

Amendment SA 1 to SS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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