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A leak in the celling above my apartment caused mold and water damage spreading from a locked ac closet that I do not have access to. I am not asking for anything from my land lord other than to talk to my insurance so that I can have my claim covered. They require renters insurance however are... View More 
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this difficult situation with your landlord and renters insurance. Here are a few suggestions on steps you can take:
1. Document everything - Take photos of the damage, save all written correspondence with your landlord and insurance company.... View More
my room mate subleased to her boyfriend with our landlords permission. they both are moving out/breaking the lease. Who is responsible for their portions of the rent?
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
In situations involving a sublease, particularly when there are two original tenants on the lease and one sublets to a third party, understanding the responsibilities regarding rent can be crucial. In your case, since your roommate subleased their portion to their boyfriend with the landlord's... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2024
A Delaware attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It could be difficult for ANY attorney to answer your question, based on the brief facts. Although the GENERAL heading could include breach of contract, you'd get more definitive guidance from an attorney who... View More
12 month lease was signed for 2024-2025 year (June 1-May 31), and it is being resigned for the same time period for 2025-2026. A new security deposit is being requested now (time of resigning), but the one for the current lease will not be returned until May/June.
answered on Oct 8, 2024
I'm a Delaware attorney who worked as a Deputy Attorney General with the Consumer Protection Unit until a few months ago.
What James has said is correct. I recommend you see if this is a miscommunication with the landlord.
If the landlord continues to insist on a second... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2023
In Delaware, if a tenant breaks a rental lease early without valid justification or the landlord's agreement, the landlord may be entitled to retain the security deposit, charge for unpaid rent for the remaining lease duration, and seek reimbursement for costs incurred in re-renting the... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2023
"cdqjmtd" doesn't seem to be a commonly known acronym or term in the legal context, so it's challenging to provide a specific meaning for it. In legal proceedings, a "docket entry" is a brief note made on a court's official record (docket) that summarizes actions,... View More
Well water, pump in landlords basement. Some days water is off for 13 hours, it’s now a daily occurrence. I’ve mailed landlord a registered letter. Rent paid on time for 12 years. Do I put rent in escrow account? A friend of mine would have fixed it for them, they refused. They are now angry... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2019
This is not (yet) a legal issue. This sounds like a problem best looked into by your county health department.
The results for stratysbotrys and other toxic molds have came back in high numbers. I had swab samples and air testing both done. I have contacted the county, health department, fire marshal, attorney general and not one of them can seem to help me. My landlord is not cooperating with me at all... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2018
You can sue the landlord considering you were under his premises while the mold accumulated! That is a premises liability suit depending on the time frame the mold was formed.
answered on Feb 20, 2017
If you've been served with a judgment to that effect (or were in present in court when the judge pronounced his judgment), you are subject to that order or judgment. If you fail to move out, the next step will be to serve you with a citation for contempt of court, which will order you to... View More
I'm in Delaware.
answered on Jan 22, 2017
"Upon 30 days' written notice, which 30-day period shall begin on the first day of the month following the day of actual notice, the tenancy may be terminated...."
This incident caused me to be home on short term disability. Immediately the landlord sent someone to do the porch, however he tore down the porch then died from a heroin overdose in July. To this date the insulation is exposed. I have not been able to pay my monthly rent due to only getting 60% of... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2016
Get at least a consultation. Your case is tough because you lived there--didn't like it could've moved. Contact a member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consultations.
remove, owner asked if he could have 1/2 cord which gave at no cost . when we went back to get wood asked permission from new tenants which they gave now landlord is stating we trespassed and that he gets the wood Is this right?
She thinks the house is unsafe due to some structural damages.
answered on Aug 4, 2014
If you have no written lease with your tenants, it's deemed to be a month-to-month lease. You must follow the requirements of the Delaware Landlord-Tenant Code to remove them. You can read the Code here:... View More
Is is legal in delaware to rent a home if your spouse owns it and yoyr name is not on the deed and the sopuses name is not on the lease. Going to court just want to have all the ducks i can get.
answered on Jul 24, 2014
If you're listed on the lease as the landlord, it's unlikely that the question of ownership will ever come up at trial.
My landlady is requiring me to pay for the period between my 60 day notice (effective Aug 1) and the end of my oral month-to-month lease (Sept 1). Is this legal? No lease was signed, and no terms were discussed as to the lease. There was an oral agreement to $600 per month, and I have been given my... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2014
Delaware law provides that when a lease is month to month, the landlord or the tenant can terminate the lease by giving the other a minimum of 60 days notice. The 60 days begins to run on the 1st day of the month following the date of the notice. You are responsible for the rent during this 60 day... View More
May 22 2014 i moved into my townhome the first day there my bathtub started leakin downstairs and me and my kids were bitten to find out the olace has bed bugs we have been to hospitals and doctors and there really nothing that can be done on their end my 2 year old has been bitten very bad and so... View More
is it true after 48hrs a guest can claim residence in your residence I heard it was a new law in Delaware it sounds crazy but please inlighten me
answered on Jul 2, 2014
If the job outside of Delaware is for your current employer, Delaware law allows you to terminate your lease early. If it's a new job for a different employer, you are required to give 60 days notice (the notice will start on the first of the month).
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