SB 116: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.
SB 116 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Aug 18, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Act allows tenants who are being evicted for failure to pay rent to remain in their homes if they pay all amounts owed prior to being evicted. It also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Drafting Manual. This Substitute differs from the original Act by incorporating the chan...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces economic disruption caused by homelessness
- Increases financial recovery likelihood for landlords
Risks
- Adds administrative and procedural costs for landlords
- Potential cash flow delays due to redemption windows
Society
Benefits
- Directly reduces risk of homelessness for families
- Improves housing stability for children
- Provides a clear mechanism for renters to cure defaults
Risks
- May still lead to displacement after the two-judgment limit
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Analysis status
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Landlords will face increased administrative complexity managing payments and court stay filings
Requires tracking 18-month eviction history for eligibility
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