Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 34 — Rental Agreements/Early Termination/Allow

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

This Act allows a tenant to terminate a rental agreement early if they are purchasing a home by providing 30 days' written notice to the landlord. The 30-day period begins on the first day of the month after the day the notice is given. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act updates language for group or cooperative living facility and retirement home to the definition of long-term care facility in §1102 of Title 16. And this Act removes references to subsidized public or private housing from § 5314(b)(3) of Title 25 because it is repeated in § 5314(b)(4) of Title 25.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 34 do?
This Act allows a tenant to terminate a rental agreement early if they are purchasing a home by providing 30 days' written notice to the landlord. The 30-day period begins on the first day of the month after the day the notice is given. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act updates language for group or cooperative living facility and retirement home to the definition of long-term care facility in §1102 of Title 16. And this Act removes references to subsidized public or private housing from § 5314(b)(3) of Title 25 because it is repeated in § 5314(b)(4) of Title 25.
Who sponsors SB 34?
SB 34 is sponsored by Darius J. Brown (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 34?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 34?
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