On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Feb 10, 2015 | Mortgages
Delaware homeowners may be confused about how mortgage loans, liens and property titles work. For example, many people view mortgages as loans made to facilitate the purchase of real estate. However, a mortgage is not technically a loan. Rather, it is an interest in...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jan 23, 2015 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
Delaware landlords may not be aware that if they have started the eviction process against a tenant, it may be possible for the tenant to delay eviction if he or she has filed for a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In the event that the tenant filed for bankruptcy...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jan 9, 2015 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
Delaware law provides a strict series of guidelines for the protection of all parties to a lease of residential or commercial property. The intent is to ensure all sides are treated fairly and equitably. Understanding the rights and obligations of all parties prior...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jan 7, 2015 | Injuries
As winter rapidly approaches and temperatures begin to fall, snow and ice can present difficult and dangerous road hazards that can affect your daily drive. While wet roads and roads covered with packed snow or ice are obvious hazards, black ice, however, lacks the...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 29, 2014 | Land Use And Zoning
Delaware residents may be interested in some information about how to change or get around zoning laws. These actions generally require that the person convince the local authorities of the change at a hearing.Cities and municipalities often have specific zoning laws...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 16, 2014 | Criminal
In a previous blog post, /blog/2014/09/how-to-remove-criminal-charges-on-your-record.shtml, we discussed Expungements in the State of Delaware as a means to keep your criminal record clean. Expungements in Delaware only available for individuals who had a...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 11, 2014 |
Before purchasing property in Delaware, it is important to understand what zoning category the property falls under. The zoning category is indicative of how the property may be used by the property owner. For instance, a property could be zoned for residential,...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 1, 2014 | Mortgages
As mortgage rates remain low, Delaware homeowners may be considering refinancing. There are several factors that weigh into the decision to refinance including timing, whether the mortgage has been refinanced in the past and the homeowner's financial status. Experts...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Nov 25, 2014 | Real Estate Transactions
In Sussex County Delaware, the First Time Home Buyer is someone that has never owned a home anywhere else. That qualifies the first time home buyer for a waiver of the Sussex County Transfer Tax which is one-half of the normal 3% of the...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Nov 14, 2014 | Land Use And Zoning
Part of the due diligence for those involved in commercial or residential real estate development in Delaware can sometimes involve waiting to complete an application for a land use plan. The state of Delaware may require an applicant to arrange a pre-application...
