{"id":1137,"date":"2023-06-14T21:07:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T21:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:declasi.org\/news-and-stories\/uncategorized\/renters-right-to-representation-bill-passes-delaware-general-assembly\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:29:58","slug":"renters-right-to-representation-bill-passes-delaware-general-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/es\/news-and-stories\/press-releases\/renters-right-to-representation-bill-passes-delaware-general-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Renters\u2019 Right to Representation Bill Passes Delaware General Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"

June 14, 2023<\/p>\n

Historic Renters\u2019 Right to Representation Bill Passes Delaware General Assembly<\/strong>
\nDelaware becomes fourth state in U.S. to provide right to representation for renters facing eviction<\/em><\/p>\n

Today, the Delaware General Assembly passed historic legislation ensuring low-income renters a right to representation in eviction actions, making Delaware only the fourth state in the nation to provide this important right to renters in both public and private housing.<\/p>\n

The legislation, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 1<\/a> (SS 1 for SB 1), introduced by Sen. Bryan Townsend,\u00a0provides representation for renters facing eviction whose household income is lower than 200% of federal poverty guidelines. It also creates an eviction diversion program designed to help resolve payment or other issues after a landlord files for eviction, enabling more Delaware families to remain in their homes.<\/p>\n

The bill passed the Senate unanimously in March, and an amended version of the bill passed the House on June 13. It returned to the Senate for a final vote on the amended version and passed this afternoon. It now heads to the Governor\u2019s desk for signature.<\/p>\n

This legislation is urgently needed, as renters across the state face a critical shortage of affordable housing and rising eviction rates, which are quickly\u00a0approaching pre-pandemic levels<\/a>. The Delaware Right to Representation for Eviction Defense Coalition<\/a>,\u00a0a statewide partnership of organizations and advocates including Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI), the ACLU of Delaware, the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League\/H.O.M.E.S. Campaign, Housing Alliance Delaware, and Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence, has been working with lawmakers to enact right to representation legislation since it was first introduced by Sen. Townsend in 2021.<\/p>\n

Until now, only 2% of renters have had representation in court eviction proceedings compared to 86% of landlords, according to a study<\/a> by the University of Delaware\u2019s Center for Community Research & Service. Lack of representation disproportionately impacts communities of color and those who lack the ability to go to court due to employment, childcare, or transportation restrictions. The damaging long-term effects of eviction include poorer physical and mental health, increased risk of homelessness and loss of employment, and greater difficulty finding future housing.<\/p>\n

\u201cA right to representation gives renters a fighting chance at keeping safe and stable housing long-term\u2014a fundamental human need for every person,\u201d says Javonne Rich, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the\u00a0ACLU of Delaware<\/a>. \u201cThis is a housing justice issue, a racial justice issue, and an economic justice issue.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is hard to overstate the importance of the passage of this bill,\u201d says Daniel Atkins, Executive Director of\u00a0Community Legal Aid Society, Inc<\/a>.\u00a0\u201cUntil now, Delaware had one of the five highest eviction rates in the country.\u00a0Once this bill is fully implemented, more families will have a fair shot at avoiding eviction and homelessness, and cases will be resolved more quickly, amicably, and efficiently.\u00a0Guaranteed representation benefits everyone\u2014the courts, landlords, families, and low-income communities most affected by evictions.\u00a0We look forward to ensuring that this initiative is implemented effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBy passing this legislation today, the General Assembly has made housing more stable for hundreds of Delaware families who otherwise would have been unfairly evicted based entirely on their inability to afford adequate legal counsel,\u201d said Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, prime sponsor of SS 1 for SB 1. \u201cHelping those families stay in their homes will help parents stay employed, help children stay in school, and reduce the costs that ripple across our economy, our healthcare system and our courts. I want to thank the housing advocates who worked tirelessly over the last two years to get this bill through the Legislature and on to Governor John Carney for his signature.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFacing the loss of your home is a traumatic event that can have devastating impacts on families and individuals. The impact of this type of disruption can last a lifetime and lead to costs that ripple through our economy, our health care and criminal justice systems, and our society,\u201d said House Majority Whip Melissa Minor-Brown. \u201cGiven the current state of housing in Delaware, residents deserve fair representation in these matters. SB 1 is a bold step to ensure that those facing eviction who most need a fair hearing get that representation to ensure their voices are heard and their concerns are raised. I\u2019m grateful to everyone who worked to make this a strong, fair bill that will help keep a roof over people\u2019s heads.\u201d<\/p>\n

Introduced by Sen. Townsend, SS 1 for SB 1 was additionally sponsored by Sen. Kyra Hoffner, Sen. Marie Pinkney, Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown, Rep. Kendra Johnson, Rep. Larry Lambert, and Rep. William Bush.<\/p>\n

Delaware joins three other states\u2014Connecticut, Maryland, and Washington\u2014in passing right to representation legislation, and fifteen cities, including Baltimore, Cleveland, New York City, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. Minnesota also passed a limited right to representation bill in May, providing assistance to public housing tenants.<\/p>\n

Housing advocates and coalition partners are grateful to Sen. Townsend and Rep. Minor-Brown for their leadership, and to Gov. John Carney for his vocal support of SS 1 for SB 1, which included recommended funding for a right to representation in his FY 2024 budget. We also thank each lawmaker who sponsored and voted for this bill, and all of the renters, community partners, and government officials who testified in support.<\/p>\n

Once signed into law, this legislation will be phased in over a three-year period. Representation will be provided by attorneys at Delaware\u2019s three legal aid agencies, as well as non-attorney Qualified Tenant Advocates (QTAs) under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 57.1<\/a>, who will be trained and supervised by legal aid attorneys.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Delaware Right to Representation for Eviction Defense Coalition includes the following members and supporters of SS 1 for SB 1:<\/p>\n

American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware<\/a><\/p>\n

Black Mothers in Power Delaware<\/a><\/p>\n

Children & Families First<\/a><\/p>\n

Christiana Care<\/a><\/p>\n

Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Affordable Housing Coalition<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Continuum of Care<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Division Public Health<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Federation of Housing Counselors<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware National Organization for Women<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Poor People\u2019s Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware State Human Relations Commission<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Volunteer Legal Services\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Family Promise of Northern New Castle County<\/a><\/p>\n

Healthy Communities Delaware<\/a><\/p>\n

HerStory Ensemble LLC<\/a><\/p>\n

H.O.M.E.S Campaign Delaware<\/a><\/p>\n

Housing Alliance Delaware<\/a><\/p>\n

Jewish Family Services of Delaware<\/a><\/p>\n

Lutheran Community Services<\/a><\/p>\n

Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League<\/a><\/p>\n

NeighborGood Partners<\/a><\/p>\n

Network Delaware<\/a><\/p>\n

Office of New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Office of Defense Services<\/a><\/p>\n

Peace and Justice Group of Westminster Presbyterian Church<\/a><\/p>\n

Southern Delaware Alliance for Social Justice<\/a><\/p>\n

Unitarian Universalist Delaware Advocacy Network<\/a><\/p>\n

United Way of Delaware<\/a><\/p>\n

University of Delaware Center for Community Research & Service<\/a><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s March Sussex<\/a><\/p>\n

YWCA Delaware<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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