Bill > HB39

This bill amends the Delaware Code's Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act to clarify several key provisions related to time computation, definitions, and landlord maintenance responsibilities. The bill introduces a detailed method for calculating time periods, specifying that the initial day of a time period is not counted, and for periods of 12 days or less, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays are excluded from the calculation. It also clarifies that if the last day of a time period falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline extends to the next business day. The bill expands the definition of "guest" or "visitor" to explicitly state that business invitees are not considered guests, and adds a definition for "legal holiday" that includes both state and federal holidays. Additionally, the bill broadens landlords' maintenance responsibilities, requiring them to maintain lot areas, streets, utilities, and trees according to specific standards. For trees, the bill defines maintenance based on industry standards for tree care and includes details about tree size and condition. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines and expectations for manufactured home community landlords and residents.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141853