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25 DE Code § 6718. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 67. Agricultural Leases|Subchapter I. Rights and Duties of Landlords and Tenants|§ 6718. Jurisdiction; service of process.

§ 6718. Jurisdiction; service of process. An action for possession involving an agricultural lease shall be heard by the Justice of the Peace Court which hears civil cases in the county in which the property is located. In the event that the property involved in the litigation is situated in more than 1 county, jurisdiction shall lie in the county in which the majority of the property sits. The provisions of Chapter 57 of this title shall apply to any such action. Service of process shall be delivered by personal service as prescribed in Justice of the Peace Court Civil Rules or certified mail, return receipt requested; there shall be no requirement that the property be posted to effect service of process, unless other means of service have first failed. 79 Del. Laws, c. 255, §  1;
25 DE Code § 6721. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 67. Agricultural Leases|Subchapter II. Miscellaneous|§ 6721. Disposition of manure.

§ 6721. Disposition of manure. (a) (1) In the absence of an express agreement between the parties, an agricultural tenant, whether a tenant at will or for a term of years, shall have no right to remove, or sell for removal, any manure made in the ordinary course of that tenant's husbandry on the farm occupied by such tenant and consisting of the collections from any stable or barnyard, or of composts formed by an admixture of these with soil or other substances. (2) If an agreement between the landlord and the tenant grants to the tenant the right to remove the manure made on the premises, the tenant shall do no act which will do unnecessary injury to the soil, and may not remove soil with the manure. (3) During the term of the lease, however, the tenant of a farm lease is entitled to the possession of the manure made thereon in the ordinary course of husbandry, for the purpose of using it on the farm but shall have no right to sell it. If the tenant sells the manure, the landlord shall have the choice of receiving the money paid, or he may maintain an action against the purchaser for the true value of the manure if the amount paid was less than the true value. (b) A tenant who uses the demised premises as a corral for cattle and feeds such cattle with supplies procured from sources foreign to the demised land may remove all manure made by them which is not commingled with the soil, provided such tenant uses reasonable care and skill when removing the manure from the land so as to prevent injury thereto. 60 Del. Laws, c. 175, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
25 DE Code § 6722. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 67. Agricultural Leases|Subchapter II. Miscellaneous|§ 6722. Improper tillage and cutting of timber.

§ 6722. Improper tillage and cutting of timber. The cutting of timber by the tenant on leased agricultural land, without the consent of the landlord in writing, is waste. Improper tillage and the cutting of timber may be enjoined by the landlord, who may also bring an action for double the damage done to the land, loss of value of the land and loss of value of the crop or timber. 60 Del. Laws, c. 175, §  1;
25 DE Code § 6723. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 67. Agricultural Leases|Subchapter II. Miscellaneous|§ 6723. Assignment of farm leases.

§ 6723. Assignment of farm leases. A lease of land on shares, including the use of buildings, farm implements, stock and other personal property, is a personal contract and is not assignable without the consent of the lessor; provided, however, where the original lease runs “to the lessee and that lessee's assigns,” or where the crop has been harvested and marketed, the lease shall be assignable. 60 Del. Laws, c. 175, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
25 DE Code § 6724. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 67. Agricultural Leases|Subchapter II. Miscellaneous|§ 6724. Delivery of crop rent.

§ 6724. Delivery of crop rent. In the absence of any agreement between a landlord and that landlord's tenant fixing the place at which crop rent shall be delivered, it shall be delivered upon the leased premises. 60 Del. Laws, c. 175, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
25 DE Code § 7001. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter I. Purpose, Definitions, Enforceability|§ 7001. Purposes and policies; enforceability.

§ 7001. Purposes and policies; enforceability. (a) Subchapters I through V of this chapter must be liberally construed and applied to promote the following underlying purposes and policies:  (1) To clarify and establish the law governing the rental of lots for manufactured homes as well as the rights and obligations of manufactured home community owners (landlords), manufactured homeowners (tenants), and residents of manufactured home communities. (2) To encourage manufactured home community owners and manufactured homeowners, and residents to maintain and improve the quality of life in manufactured home communities. (b) Subchapters I through V of this chapter apply to all rental agreements for manufactured home lots and regulates and determines the legal rights, remedies, and obligations of all parties to a rental agreement, wherever executed, for a lot for a manufactured home in a manufactured home community within this State. A provision of a rental agreement which conflicts with a provision of subchapters I through V of this chapter and is not expressly authorized herein is unenforceable. The unenforceability of a provision does not affect the enforceability of other provisions of a rental agreement which can be given effect without the unenforceable provision. 25 Del. C. 1953, §  7001;  58 Del. Laws, c. 286;  58 Del. Laws, c. 472, §  4;  65 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 268, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 2;
25 DE Code § 7002. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter I. Purpose, Definitions, Enforceability|§ 7002. Jurisdiction.

§ 7002. Jurisdiction. (a) Any person, whether or not a citizen or resident of this State, who owns, holds an ownership or beneficial interest in, uses, manages, or possesses real estate situated in this State submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State as to any action or proceeding for the enforcement of an obligation or right arising under subchapters I through V of this chapter. (b) A summary proceeding to recover the possession of a rented lot, pursuant to Chapter 57 of this title, may be maintained in the Justice of the Peace Court in the county where the property is located. (c) In the absence of a provision in subchapters I through V of this chapter governing the relationship between a manufactured homeowner (tenant) and a manufactured home community owner (landlord), the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, under Part III of this title, governs the relationship. The Residential Landlord-Tenant Code also governs the rental of manufactured homes. In the event of conflict between the provisions of subchapters I through V of this chapter and the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, subchapters I through V of this chapter govern issues pertaining to the rental of lots in manufactured home communities. 25 Del. C. 1953, §  7002;  58 Del. Laws, c. 286;  58 Del. Laws, c. 472, §  4;  64 Del. Laws, c. 95, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 268, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 4;
25 DE Code § 7004. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter I. Purpose, Definitions, Enforceability|§ 7004. Exemptions.

§ 7004. Exemptions. (a) The rental of ground upon which a recreational vehicle is placed, including any facilities or utilities thereon, is exempt from the requirements of subchapters I through V of this chapter and nothing in subchapters I through V of this chapter may be construed as determining, regulating, or governing the legal rights of parties to any lease or rental agreement for the ground on which a recreational vehicle is situated. (b) The rental of ground within the category of seasonal property is exempt from the requirements of subchapters I through V of this chapter and nothing in subchapters I through V of this chapter may be construed as determining, regulating, or governing the legal rights of parties to any lease or rental agreement for the rental of ground within the category of seasonal property. 25 Del. C. 1953, §  7005;  58 Del. Laws, c. 286;  58 Del. Laws, c. 472, §  4;  65 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 268, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  74 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 6;
25 DE Code § 7005. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter I. Purpose, Definitions, Enforceability|§ 7005. Enforcement.

§ 7005. Enforcement. (a) It is the duty and obligation of the Consumer Protection Unit, or its successor, of the Department of Justice to enforce the provisions of subchapters I through V of this chapter. A violation of any provision of subchapters I through V of this chapter by a landlord is within the scope of enforcement duties and powers of the Consumer Protection Unit, or its successor, of the Department of Justice. (b) Whenever the Consumer Protection Unit, or its successor, of the Department of Justice has reasonable cause to believe that any landlord is engaged in a pattern or practice of violating or failing to comply with the terms of any provision of a rental agreement covered by this chapter, the Attorney General may commence a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction and seek such relief as the Department of Justice deems necessary to enforce and to ensure the compliance with the terms of such agreement. 65 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 268, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 291, §  98(b), (c);  74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  75 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  6;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 7;
25 DE Code § 7006. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter II. Landlord-Tenant Relationship|§ 7006. Requisites for rental of a manufactured home lot.

§ 7006. Requisites for rental of a manufactured home lot. A landlord shall not rent a lot in a manufactured home community without first delivering to the prospective tenant a copy of the proposed rental agreement, a copy of the rules, standards, and fee schedule of the manufactured home community, a copy of this chapter, and a summary of this chapter written by the Department of Justice and made available to all landlords prior to January 1, 2012, all of which shall be delivered to the prospective tenant at the time the prospective tenant obtains from the landlord an application for tenancy in the community. The prospective tenant shall acknowledge such delivery by signing a receipt. 74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  78 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 412, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 9;
25 DE Code § 7009. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter II. Landlord-Tenant Relationship|§ 7009. Term of rental agreement; renewal of rental agreement [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 304, § 7].

§ 7009. Term of rental agreement; renewal of rental agreement [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 304, § 7]. (a) The duration of a rental agreement for a lot in a manufactured home community is 1 year unless a shorter or longer duration is mutually agreed upon by the parties and is designated in writing within the rental agreement. (b) The rental agreement automatically renews unless either of the following occur:  (1) The tenant notifies the landlord in writing, a minimum of 60 days prior to the expiration of the rental agreement, that the tenant does not intend to renew it, or a shorter or longer period of time as is mutually agreed upon by the parties. (2) The landlord notifies the tenant in writing, a minimum of 90 days prior to the expiration of the rental agreement, that the agreement will not be renewed for due cause under § 7016 or § 7024 of this title. (c) If the rental agreement is not terminated under subsection (b) of this section, the rental agreement renews for the same duration and with the same terms, conditions, and provisions as the original agreement, with the following exceptions:  (1) All parties mutually agree, in writing, to permitted modifications. (2) Rent modified under subchapter VI of this title.25 Del. C. 1953, §  7009;  58 Del. Laws, c. 286;  58 Del. Laws, c. 472, §  4;  65 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  4;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 12;
25 DE Code § 7010. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter II. Landlord-Tenant Relationship|§ 7010. Rent — Prohibited lump sum payments: acceptance of rent.

§ 7010. Rent — Prohibited lump sum payments: acceptance of rent. (a) Rental payments must be paid by the tenant to the community owner or landlord in equal dollar amounts, or as close thereto as possible, and must be extended equally, pro rata, over a calendar year. Any provision in a rental agreement, or otherwise, that requires rental payments or rental increases to be paid in 1 lump sum is void. However, a tenant may request and the community owner or landlord may agree that rental payment be made in a 1-time lump sum, semi-annual, or quarterly payment made by the tenant; nor does this subsection prevent a community owner or landlord from offering discounts as incentives to homeowners to pay annually, semi-annually, or quarterly, provided it is made clear that the homeowners are under no obligation to pay in any way except monthly. (b) If a community owner or landlord accepts a cash payment for rent, the community owner or landlord shall, within 3 days, give the tenant a receipt for that payment. The community owner or landlord must maintain a record of all cash receipts for rent for 3 years. 77 Del. Laws, c. 53, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 13;
25 DE Code § 7011. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter II. Landlord-Tenant Relationship|§ 7011. Holdover remedies after rental agreement terminates, expires, or is not renewed.

§ 7011. Holdover remedies after rental agreement terminates, expires, or is not renewed. When a court finds that a landlord is entitled to possession of a rented lot in a manufactured home community because of a holdover by a tenant, the court may award damages as follows:  (1) If the holdover was in bad faith, a payment of double the periodic rent under the rental agreement. Double-rent is computed and prorated for each day the tenant remained in or remains in possession of the lot after the date on which the rental agreement terminated, expired, or was not renewed. (2) If a holdover is determined to be in good faith, the landlord is entitled to a payment of the periodic rent under the rental agreement, computed and prorated for each day the tenant remained in or remains in possession of the lot after the date on which the rental agreement terminated, expired, or was not renewed.25 Del. C. 1953, §  7012;  58 Del. Laws, c. 286;  58 Del. Laws, c. 472, §  4;  65 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 14;
25 DE Code § 7012. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter II. Landlord-Tenant Relationship|§ 7012. Effect of unsigned rental agreement.

§ 7012. Effect of unsigned rental agreement. (a) If the landlord does not sign a written rental agreement which has been signed and tendered to the landlord by the tenant, acceptance of rent from the tenant without reservation by the landlord gives to the rental agreement the same effect as if it had been signed by the landlord. (b) If the tenant does not sign a rental agreement which has been signed and tendered to the tenant by the landlord, acceptance of possession of the rented lot and payment of rent without reservation give to the rental agreement the same effect as if it had been signed by the tenant. (c) Even if a rental agreement which is given effect by the operation of this section provides for a term longer than 1 year, it operates to create only a 1-year term. 25 Del. C. 1953, §  7008;  58 Del. Laws, c. 286;  58 Del. Laws, c. 472, §  4;  65 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  74 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  10;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 15;
25 DE Code § 7014. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter II. Landlord-Tenant Relationship|§ 7014. Modified Table of Consanguinity.

§ 7014. Modified Table of Consanguinity. Degrees of relationship of family members designated by the number in the box with the relationship in the following table:  Table of Consanguinity 82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 17;
25 DE Code § 7015. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter II. Landlord-Tenant Relationship|§ 7015. Delivery of written notice.

§ 7015. Delivery of written notice. (a) Unless otherwise specified, notice required by this chapter may be served personally upon a tenant of a manufactured home community by leaving a copy of the notice at the tenant's dwelling place with an adult person who resides therein. Notice required under subchapters I through V of this chapter may be served personally upon a landlord or upon any other person in the employ of the landlord whose responsibility is to accept such service. If a landlord is a corporation, firm, unincorporated association, or other artificial entity, service of the notice may be made by leaving a copy of the notice at its office or place of business with an agent authorized to accept such notice or authorized by law to receive service of process. Service of notice or process may be obtained through personal service by a special process-server appointed by the court. (b) In lieu of personal service, notice required under subchapters I through V of this chapter may be sent by regular first class mail with proof of mailing or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the tenant at the address of the tenant's rented lot, or at an alternative address which the tenant provided in writing to the landlord. Notice required under subchapters I through V of this chapter may be sent by regular first class mail with proof of mailing or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the landlord at the landlord's last known dwelling place or at the landlord's last known office or place of business. Proof of mailing regular first class mail on U.S. Postal Service Form 3817 or its successor, or a return receipt, signed or unsigned, for certified mail constitutes valid service of any notice required under subchapters I through V of this chapter. 65 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 268, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 18;
25 DE Code § 7018. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter II. Landlord-Tenant Relationship|§ 7018. Rules.

§ 7018. Rules. (a) A landlord may promulgate reasonable written rules concerning the occupancy and use of the premises and the use of the landlord's property, and concerning the behavior of manufactured home community tenants, residents, guests, and visitors, provided that the rules further any of the following purposes:  (1) Promoting the health, safety, or welfare of tenants, residents, guests, or visitors. (2) Promoting the residents' quiet enjoyment. (3) Preserving the property values of tenants or the landlord. (4) Promoting the orderly and efficient operation of the manufactured home community. (5) Preserving the tenants' or landlords' property from abuse. (b) A landlord may not arbitrarily or capriciously enforce a rule. A landlord may choose not to enforce a rule based upon the documented special needs or hardship of a tenant or resident without waiving the right to the later enforcement of the rule as to that tenant or resident or any other tenant or resident. (c) A landlord may amend an existing rule at any time, but the amended rule is not effective until the date specified in the amended rule or 60 days after the landlord delivers to the tenant written notice of the amended rule, whichever is later. (1) Within 10 days of the landlord's notice of an amended rule, a committee, not to exceed 5 members, may be chosen by any method agreed to by the tenants of the manufactured home community. (2) The committee shall meet with the landlord at a mutually convenient time and place to discuss the amended rule. (3) At the meeting, the landlord shall disclose and explain all material factors and present any supporting documentation for the amended rule.65 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 22;
25 DE Code § 7023. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter III. Termination of Rental Agreement; Change in Land Use|§ 7023. Change of use; conversion.

§ 7023. Change of use; conversion. This subchapter governs a change in use of a manufactured home community, under § 7024(b) of this title, to any use other than a conversion of the community to a manufactured home cooperative or condominium community, which is governed by Chapter 71 of this title. 74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 29;
25 DE Code § 7026. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act|Subchapter IV. Right of First Offer|§ 7026. Right of first offer; duty to negotiate in good faith, penalties for noncompliance.

§ 7026. Right of first offer; duty to negotiate in good faith, penalties for noncompliance. (a) If a community owner has decided to sell, transfer, or convey all or part of the community, the community owner and the homeowner association shall negotiate in good faith for the sale, transfer, or conveyance of the community to the homeowner association. If a party fails to negotiate in good faith, the court shall award reasonable attorneys' fees to the prevailing party.  (b) If a community owner or a homeowner association fails to comply with any provision of this section, either party has standing to seek equitable relief, including declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and the appointment of a receiver. The offending party is liable for actual damages. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that the offending party wilfully and intentionally failed to comply with the requirements of this section, it is a per se violation of the Consumer Fraud Statute, § 2511 et seq. of Title 6, and the aggrieved party may be entitled to recover treble damages. In any action under this section, the court may award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. (c) Chapter 71 of this title does not apply to the sale, transfer, or conveyance of manufactured home communities under this section. 74 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 336, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 238, §§  2-20;  79 Del. Laws, c. 330, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 32;