April 16, 2026

SB116

As a landlord, I couldn't be happier that SB116 has passed the Senate and House Committee and can now go to the House floor for a vote.  We should be looking for ways to keep people in their residence not looking for ways to kick them out.  Anyone can hit a bump in the road, especially in our current economy.  If they can pay, they should be able to stay.

About SB116

Delaware lawmakers are moving forward with a new rule that would allow renters facing eviction to remain in their homes if they pay what they owe. Senate Bill 116, often called a pay to stay measure, recently cleared a House committee after passing the Senate earlier this year.

Under current state law, a single late rent payment can trigger eviction proceedings. The proposed legislation allows tenants to halt the process at any point before the eviction is executed by paying all outstanding rent and court fees. The rule would not apply to renters who have three or more judgments in the state eviction diversion court over the previous two years.

The bill now heads to the House floor.