DelawareTenants buying a home to live in could end leases early
Tenants buying a home to live in could end a rental lease early by giving their landlord written notice and a signed purchase agreement.
What it does
Tenants buying a home to live in could end a lease early by giving written notice and a signed purchase agreement. The lease would end after a 60-day period starting on the first of the next month, unless both sides sign to extend it.
Argument forA buyer who qualifies could avoid paying rent through the rest of a longer lease once the 60-day period ends.
Argument againstThe 60-day wait could leave some buyers paying housing costs for both their new home and rental at once.
More detail
A tenant could end a rental agreement early by notifying the landlord in writing. This covers tenants who have agreed to buy a property they plan to use as their main home. The tenant must include a copy of the signed purchase agreement with the notice. The landlord and tenant may agree to a later end date in a written agreement they both sign. The lease ends at the end of a 60-day period that starts on the first day of the month after the tenant gives notice.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 28Amendment SA 1 to SS 1 - Introduced and Placed With BillLatest
- Jan 23was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 34Introduced
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