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SB 115

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 5 co-sponsors

Delaware amends eviction procedures under summary possession law, affecting landlord-tenant dispute timelines and protections.

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Bill Summary · SB 115

Legislative bill overview

SB 115 amends Delaware's summary possession laws (Title 25), which govern eviction proceedings and landlord-tenant disputes. The bill modifies procedures, timelines, or standards for how landlords can remove tenants from rental properties through the court system.

Why is this important

Summary possession laws directly affect millions of renters and landlords nationwide. Changes to these procedures can significantly impact housing stability, court efficiency, and the balance of power between property owners and tenants—affecting everything from eviction timelines to tenant protections and legal costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Tenant protections vs. landlord efficiency: The bill may shift procedures in ways that either accelerate evictions (favoring landlords) or add procedural safeguards (favoring tenants), creating tension between housing stability and property rights
  • Court burden and resources: Modified summary possession procedures could increase or decrease court workload, affecting case processing times and judicial resources
  • Economic impacts on vulnerable populations: Changes may disproportionately affect low-income renters or small landlords depending on which procedural elements were altered

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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