Tag: Eviction Crisis

Senate passes legislation prohibiting mandatory eviction ordinances

DOVER — The Senate passed legislation Wednesday to prevent municipalities from requiring that landlords evict tenants based on their involvement in the justice system.  Sponsored by Sen. Marie Pinkney and Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, Senate Bill 99 prohibits municipalities from the […]

Delaware Senate passes tenants’ rights bill aimed at curbing eviction crisis

DOVER — In a bipartisan vote Tuesday, the Delaware State Senate advanced legislation that gives tenants a right to representation in eviction proceedings and other landlord-tenant actions.  Senate Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 1 would help level the playing field […]

Sen. Townsend, Rep. Minor Brown Sponsor Legislation to Combat Eviction Crisis in Delaware

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOVER – With thousands of Delawareans expected to face eviction proceedings once the COVID-19 State of Emergency is lifted, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend and Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown introduced legislation Thursday to help keep families in their […]