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§ 5601

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22, 2023]. For purposes of this chapter: (1) 'Coordinator' means the Right to Representation Coordinator within Delaware Volunteer Legal Services. (2) 'Covered individual' means a tenant who is eligible for legal representation under this chapter. (3) 'Covered proceeding' means any of the following: a. A judicial or administrative proceeding to evict, terminate the tenancy of, or terminate the housing subsidy of a covered individual. b. A proceeding deemed by a designated organization as the functional equivalent of a proceeding described in paragraph (3)a. of this section. c. A judicial or administrative proceeding to remedy a violation of law related to landlord-tenant matters, such as retaliatory actions, habitability, illegal eviction, or violation of quiet use and enjoyment. (4) 'Designated organization' means a nonprofit entity designated by the Attorney General that has the ability to provide legal representation to covered individuals. (5) a. 'Legal representation' means ongoing high-quality representation provided by a designated organization to a covered individual, and all legal advice, advocacy, and assistance associated with that

a. 'Legal representation' means ongoing high-quality representation provided by a designated organization to a covered individual, and all legal advice, advocacy, and assistance associated with that representation. b. 'Legal representation' includes all of the following: 1. The filing of a notice of appearance on behalf of the covered individual in a covered proceeding. 2. Representation of covered individuals by nonattorneys, if the Rules of the Delaware Supreme Court permit the representation. 84 Del. Laws, c. 112, § 1;

Source: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title25/c056/index.html· Version 2026