6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2505E
Anticipatory relief
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(a) A federal worker who is furloughed or required to work without pay during a shutdown may apply to a court for a temporary stay, postponement, or suspension regarding any payment of rent, mortgage, tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, judgment, or other civil obligation or liability that the federal worker owes or would owe during the duration of the shutdown. (b) A court may grant relief if the court finds that the ability of the federal worker to pay such obligation has been materially affected by the shutdown.
Under 6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2505E, Delaware law allows a federal worker who is furloughed or forced to work without pay during a government shutdown to seek temporary court relief — such as a stay, postponement, or suspension — on financial obligations like rent, mortgage payments, taxes, fines, or other civil liabilities that come due during the shutdown period. A court has the authority to grant that relief when it determines the shutdown has materially affected the worker's ability to meet those obligations. The provision applies only for the duration of the shutdown and covers a broad range of civil financial duties, not just housing-related ones.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2505E, a tenant who is a furloughed or unpaid federal worker may petition a Delaware court to temporarily stay or postpone rent payments that come due during a government shutdown. Compliant property owners and managers generally maintain clear records of payment obligations and any court orders received, and treat court-issued stays or postponements as legally binding modifications to the payment timeline. Operators familiar with this provision typically have processes in place to track whether a court order has been issued before pursuing collection or eviction actions against affected tenants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 2505E of 6 Del. C. ch. 25E gives federal workers who are furloughed or required to work without pay during a shutdown the right to ask a Delaware court for temporary relief from rent and other civil financial obligations that arise during that period. A court can grant this relief when it finds the shutdown has materially affected the worker's ability to pay. Tenants who believe they qualify under this provision may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the court application process and what documentation — such as proof of furlough or non-payment status — is generally relevant to such a request.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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