Section 5601 - DefinitionsFor 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 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 non-attorneys, if the Rules of the Delaware Supreme Court permit the representation.Added by Laws 2023 , ch. 112, s 1, eff. 11/22/2023.