Since 2020, many people in Georgetown had problems paying their rent. The federal government stepped in and imposed an eviction moratorium allowing renters to avoid eviction even if they have not paid what they owe to their landlords. The moratorium may have been...
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Quiet title action: basics and when it is used
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 14, 2021 | Real Estate Transactions
Acquiring property is a momentous occasion. It represents a new stage in a person’s life; and it has the potential to serve as a conduit of wealth for future generations. However, the mood can quickly sour if someone else claims title to the property. When most people...
The open market isn’t always the best option for real estate
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 4, 2021 | Real Estate Transactions
When people buy a home or a commercial building on the open market, there is an expectation that most of the legal work will be done by someone else. The purchase agreement may be a standard form provided by the realtor, and the bank will usually handle the loan...
What should be included in a lease
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Sep 21, 2021 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
It is important that landlords and tenants are protected and leases can help ensure that. For landlords to be properly protected, there are several terms that should be included in a lease and landlords should know what those terms are when they are negotiating a...
Negotiating an easement with your neighbor can be a challenge
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Sep 2, 2021 | Real Estate Transactions
Many property owners in Delaware would like to obtain an easement on a neighbor’s property so they can legally use of a portion of the property for their own purposes. Most easements are affirmative, meaning that they allow the easement holder to do something. An...
What is the purpose of zoning laws?
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Aug 17, 2021 | Land Use And Zoning
Zoning laws play an important role in most communities, however, they also play an important role in property rights of many property owners. For that reason, buyers and sellers of property should be familiar with the impact of zoning laws on their property rights and...
In a seller’s market, even the fixtures may go
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jul 30, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
It is truly a seller’s residential real estate market these days and some Delaware homeowners selling their home are taking advantage of this. Not only may their asking price be well above market price, but some sellers are taking things to the extreme and are taking...
What people need to know about easements
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jul 20, 2021 | Real Estate Transactions
People in Delaware own various types of property for various reasons. They may purchase land for their homes, for vacation homes, investment, recreation, farming and other reasons. When they purchase land, they expect that they have control over the property. This may...
Overview of Delaware’s foreclosure process
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jul 6, 2021 | Mortgages
Banks are not the only ones who need to be aware of Delaware’s foreclosure laws. Residents of homes also will need to be familiar with them if they fall behind in their house payments, as they may have a viable defense to a looming foreclosure. Likewise, not every...
Tenants’ right-to-counsel bill one step closer to governor’s door
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jun 18, 2021 | 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...