Delaware grants tenants facing rent eviction the right to remain by paying owed amounts

Original title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

Last action · August 18, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Tizzy Lockman and 9 others

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What This Bill Does

Senate Bill 116 allows tenants facing eviction for nonpayment of rent to stay in their homes if they pay all owed amounts, including past due, per diem, and lease-required rent, prior to eviction. The law establishes a 24-month for redemption frequency and requires tenants to proactively file for a stay of the writ if payment occurs after the is posted.

Why it matters

Renters facing eviction gain a legal mechanism to halt removal by settling past-due balances, while landlords retain the right to restrict post-judgment payments to certified checks or money orders and limit payment methods to those authorized in the lease.

Background

Senate Bill 116 passed the Delaware General Assembly and was signed into law by the Governor. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

tenants

Tenants facing nonpayment evictions gain the legal option to remain in their homes by paying all overdue amounts and complying with post-posting court requirements.

Directly affected

landlords

Landlords must allow tenants to cure nonpayment evictions under specified conditions and may restrict payment methods and require certified checks or money orders after judgment.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a tenant stop an eviction by paying what they owe?

Yes, tenants facing eviction solely for failure to pay rent can remain in their homes if they pay all amounts owed before being evicted.

What payments must be included for a tenant to exercise the right of redemption?

The tenant must pay all demanded past due rent, , and any rent due under the terms of the lease.

Can a landlord restrict how payments are made after a judgment is entered?

Yes, landlords may restrict any payments made after judgment is entered to certified checks or money orders, and limit payment methods to those accepted under the terms of the lease.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

12 actions

Aug 18, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Signed by Governor
Jul 1, 2026SenateFloor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 4 NO 1 NOT VOTING
Jun 30, 2026HouseFloor
Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
Jun 30, 2026HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 2 to SS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Jun 30, 2026SenateCommittee
Amendment HA 2 to SS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Jun 30, 2026HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 1 to SS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

Show 6 earlier actions

Apr 14, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee (Housing) in House with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
Mar 19, 2026HouseIntroduced
Assigned to Housing Committee in House
Mar 18, 2026SenateFloor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
Mar 18, 2026SenateCommittee
Amendment SA 1 to SS 1 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
Mar 17, 2026SenateCommittee
Amendment SA 1 to SS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Jun 17, 2025SenateIntroduced
was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 116

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