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Selling a House in a Tough Situation

Divorce, tenants, taxes, damage, a move, or a family disagreement. Plain-English Delaware guidance for each, including options that don't involve selling to us.

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Selling Your House During or After a Divorce in Delaware

In Delaware, the Family Court divides marital property fairly under 13 Del. C. §1513, and a home bought during the marriage is presumed marital no…

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Tired of Being a Landlord in Delaware? Here Is How to Get Out

You can sell a Delaware rental with the tenants still living there, because a sale does not end a lease under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code.…

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Selling a Delaware House With Non-Paying or Difficult Tenants

You do not have to finish an eviction before you sell a Delaware rental. You can sell the house with the tenant in place to a buyer who takes over…

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Behind on Property Taxes in Delaware? What Happens and What You Can Do

In New Castle County, late property taxes pick up a penalty of 6% on county items and 1% on school items in the first month, then 1% per month after…

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Selling a House With Code Violations in Delaware

You can sell a Delaware house with open code violations, but the problems do not disappear at closing. Unpaid New Castle County code fines and…

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Selling a Fire-Damaged House in Delaware: Claim First, Then Decide

After a house fire in Delaware, start the insurance claim right away and read your policy for its proof-of-loss deadline. Repair checks are usually…

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Selling a Hoarder House in Delaware, With Care and Without a Clean-Out

You can sell a hoarder house in Delaware without cleaning it out first. Some buyers, including Silverside Home Buyers, buy the house with everything…

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Selling a Delaware House With Foundation Problems or Mold

Delaware sellers must disclose known material defects in writing, and the state form asks directly about foundation movement, cracks, basement water,…

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Selling a Vacant House in Delaware Before It Costs You More

An empty house in Delaware keeps costing money while it sits. Many homeowners policies limit coverage once a home has been unoccupied for 30 to 60…

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PCS Orders in Delaware? Your Options for the House You Are Leaving

If you rent, the SCRA (50 U.S.C. §3955) lets you end a residential lease for PCS orders with written notice and a copy of your orders, with no early…

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Lost Your Job? What to Do About Your Delaware House

If you lose your job, call your mortgage servicer before you miss a payment and ask about forbearance or other hardship options. A HUD-approved…

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When Heirs or Co-Owners Disagree About Selling a Delaware House

When co-owners or heirs cannot agree, any one of them can petition Delaware's Court of Chancery for partition under 25 Del. C. §721. If the property…

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