Landlord/Tenant Matters

In June 2020, Governor John Carney modified the State of Emergency to permit residential eviction if “necessary in the interest of justice.”  In the minds of at least one legislator, the decision has weighted the legal relationship in favor of landlords. Legislation...

There are many people in Delaware who rent their residences. This could a home, townhome, condo, apartment or other types of rentals. While people reside in these rentals and have privacy within their rental unit, there are many differences between renting and owning...

In Delaware, landlord-tenant matters can be complicated and result in people – often the landlord – being viewed in a negative light simply for adhering to the law as it stands. It is never easy to act against a tenant, but in some instances, it is necessary. Eviction...

There are many reasons a landlord-tenant dispute can erupt in Delaware. During the current health crisis, many of these disagreements are about unpaid rent because the renter has lost employment, has medical expenses and is dealing with an uncertain future. The...

In Delaware, landlord-tenant disputes can be challenging for both sides. This issue has grown in prominence with the ongoing health issue engulfing the nation. Landlords have lamented the situation as they are often unable to collect what they are owed. Tenants have...

Because of the recent unprecedented federal moratorium on evictions, Delaware landlords may be anxious to take action against renters who are causing trouble or costing the property owner money. Once the ban is lifted, there is likely to be a rush to the courts to...

Most people looking to rent here in Delaware know to ask about rental payments, security deposits, pet policies and similar questions. However, there are other questions that a potential tenant may want to ask the landlord before committing to signing a lease....

Being a landlord is more complicated than buying a building and collecting rent. It is important for property owners to know and understand how Delaware laws apply to them, especially when faced with landlord/tenant matters. Disagreements with renters are common and...

If a tenant in a Delaware residential property fails to pay rent, a landlord may have many options to either demand that it be paid or terminate the rental agreement. At any time after rent is due, a landlord may issue a written demand for payment. If the past due...

Many Delaware residents rent a home or an apartment, but interactions with landlords don't always go according to plan. State law provides various mechanisms that renters can use to seek remedies or terminate their leases when their landlords fall short of their...