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Delaware Justice of the Peace Court, How To File and Defend a Summary Possession Action

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Delaware Justice of the Peace Court, How To File and Defend a Summary Possession Action
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The Court provides a free residential eviction diversion program for landlords and tenants involved in eviction cases. It provides an opportunity for landlords and tenants to discuss a potential resolution of the issues in dispute before resorting to a legal eviction. The program offers: (a) direct negotiation services for landlords and tenants to try and work out agreements through online messaging ; (b) neutral, trained mediators to help guide conversation between landlords and tenants in reaching an agreement; and (c) mediation conferences with a mediator to help landlords and tenants explore resolution.

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Who may file an action for summary possession?

May actions for summary possession be brought for commercial rental agreements?

What about mobile homes or mobile home lots?

Are there rental agreements for which an action for summary possession may not be brought?

What are the grounds for seeking summary possession?

Should anything be done before filing for possession?

How are the time periods mentioned computed?

How does an action for possession begin?

What information must the complaint contain?

What happens after I fill out the papers?

How are the complaint and summons served?

Do I have to wait several weeks for a trial if the other party is damaging my property?