Bill > SB40

This bill amends Delaware laws related to manufactured housing and tenant rights, introducing several key provisions. First, the bill establishes that a landlord's pattern of violating rental agreements or specific housing regulations can be considered an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act, but only if certain conditions are met, such as the violation was not caused by tenant negligence, the landlord had actual notice of the issue, failed to correct it in a timely manner, and the violation created a health, safety, or property risk. The bill also expands the ability to petition for receivership by allowing the Attorney General to file such petitions, and adds a provision that filing a receivership petition does not limit the filing party's other legal remedies. Additionally, the bill requires Justice of the Peace Courts to notify the Director of Consumer Protection within 10 days of receiving a tenants' receivership petition, with an exception for petitions filed by the Attorney General. These changes aim to provide stronger protections for tenants in manufactured home communities by giving them and state authorities more tools to address persistent housing violations and unsafe living conditions.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141763