Bill > HB229

This bill amends Section 5705 of Title 25 of the Delaware Code relating to summary possession, which is a legal process by which a landlord can quickly evict a tenant. Specifically, the bill changes the timeframe for serving a notice of hearing and complaint to a tenant from the current requirement of at least 5 days and not more than 30 days before a hearing, to a new requirement of at least 5 days and not more than 90 days before a hearing. This extension of the notice period provides tenants with more time to prepare for a potential eviction proceeding, giving them additional opportunity to address the issues that may have led to the complaint, seek legal advice, or make arrangements to resolve the dispute or find alternative housing. The longer notice period could help reduce the immediate stress and potential hardship associated with summary possession actions by providing tenants with a more extended window to respond to the legal action against them.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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