Delaware
Tenant representation bill stalls in committee
A invoice in search of to offer authorized representations to tenants going through eviction in Delaware stalls in a Home Committee.
State Sen. Bryan Townsend’s invoice would direct the Lawyer Common’s workplace to contract authorized service organizations to characterize tenants throughout eviction hearings. Notably, the invoice wouldn’t require that tenants’ representatives be attorneys: an try to extend the pool of representatives obtainable, and an choice already obtainable to landlords.
It additionally sought to create a pre-trial eviction diversion program Townsend says may drastically scale back the variety of eviction trials. Delaware is at present among the many 5 states with the very best eviction charges within the nation.
However representatives from the Delaware Condo Affiliation argue that utilizing state {dollars} to pay for tenants’ authorized representatives, moderately than rental help, can be a mistake.
“Most circumstances that present up within the magistrate Courtroom are folks that can’t pay their lease for no matter cause, and there actually isn’t any benefit to that case,” she stated. “There’s not a lot that an lawyer can do to take care of that particular person of their residence with the present legal guidelines. Rental help is the simplest solution to not solely assist the resident, but additionally the landlords.”
Burgos provides landlords would want to lift rents to pay for rising authorized prices, exacerbating Delaware’s reasonably priced housing scarcity.
However Townsend argues many circumstances by which an individual can’t pay lease will be resolved with out eviction.
“Even then, when nonpayment of lease is the problem, there are numerous the explanation why somebody could be having hassle paying the lease that don’t have to depend on a state-funded account for the landlords to dip into,” he stated, “however can contain a wide range of options, like right-sizing a tenant by getting them into a special unit in the identical advanced.”
Townsend notes that Delaware’s reasonably priced housing scarcity presents a hurdle for tenants struggling to pay lease – and people hurdles are even bigger for individuals who have been evicted.
He additionally argues that the diversion program may save the state hundreds of thousands at present spent on points arising from housing instability, together with rising homelessness.
Delaware’s Lawyer Common helps the invoice, and the legislature appropriated funding for the tenant illustration program final 12 months. Townsend says he might attempt to have the invoice reconsidered earlier than the tip of this 12 months’s legislative session.
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Autumn’s newest tradition: The Delaware Fall Festival at Battery Park
The story behind the Kalmar Nyckel
Here’s the story behind the Kalmar Nyckel, the Swedish Mayflower of the Delaware Valley. 10/29/24
Sunday’s autumn weather was perfect for the inaugural Delaware Fall Festival.
The event took place at Battery Park in the historic Old New Castle area of New Castle, providing the ideal setting for a community gathering and a worthy cause.
The free event was organized to raise funds and awareness for the New Castle Outdoor Recreation Coalition’s planned expansion of the park’s playground. Phase 2 of the Battery Park Playground Project will feature a replica of the Kalmar Nyckel, the Swedish flagship that brought settlers who established the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley in 1638.
The festival featured live entertainment, children’s activities, and various food vendors.
Renee Duval, a three-year resident of New Castle, attended the festival with her husband and two children. As regular visitors to Battery Park who often stroll the path near Deemers Beach, they were excited to explore the event after hearing about the food trucks, music, and vendors.
Among the vendors was Theresa Batts, owner of Batts Concessions from Hartford County, Maryland, who learned about the festival through social media. She said the timing was perfect. She and her husband prefer to sell on weekends, but it is very hard to find events on a Sunday. And this weekend, they were celebrating their business’s first anniversary. Batts Concessions offered an array of treats, including kettle corn, homemade peanut brittle, various nuts, and cotton candy. When asked how sales were going, Batts replied, “Fantastic. No complaints. We would definitely do it again next year.”
Delaware Fall Festival organizers hope to make this an annual tradition for the historic waterfront community.
You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com.
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AAA predicts heavy travel over Thanksgiving holiday
For many people, Thanksgiving means full stomachs, full hearts … and full roads.
According to AAA, travel over the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to set records. Jana Tidwell is with AAA.
“Nearly 217,000 Delawareans will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday,” she said. “That’s more than 20% of the population. Of those traveling in Delaware, more than 91% will travel by car.”
Tuesday and Wednesday are likely to be the worst travel days on the roads.
“The challenge with Tuesday and Wednesday is that holiday travelers will be mixing with commuters, especially in the late afternoon time,” Tidwell said.
Tidwell suggests traveling during off-peak times, like early in the mornings or after the evening rush hour. Whenever you travel, Tidwell says to be patient, follow the rules of the road, and avoid distractions like cell phones and eating behind the wheel.
AAA notes the window for holiday travel is longer this year, adding Tuesday before Thanksgiving and the Monday after to their definition of the holiday weekend. Tidwell says that’s because the advent of remote work and changes in school schedules have allowed for more flexibility in travel.
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