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A judgment in the Justice of the Peace Court is good for three years. Thereafter, court procedures may be used to attempt to collect a judgment only if the judgment is revived by scire facias. This page explains the terms, procedures, and forms you will need to understand to collect a judgment in the JP Court. 
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Last Reviewed: 7/14/21

http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/age.html

Last reviewed: 6/25/2021

            The mission of Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc., is to use the practice of law to help low-income families in Delaware.  We emphasize protection of those rights that are crucial to the viability of a stable family. LSCD addresses legal issues that threaten the economic independence of low-income Delawareans, so that families can live with dignity. We strive to meet this goal by working to protect families’ rights in the areas of safe and affordable housing, financial stability, and consumer protection.

Renting an apartment or house is something almost everyone does sooner or later. Whether you already have a place to live or if you are currently searching, this brochure contains some advice that will hopefully make renting a little easier.

Please keep in mind that this brochure only has general information and may not fit your specific situation. Reach out to a lawyer if you have any questions.

What You Need to Know

If you own your trailer and rent a lot in a mobile home park, trailer court, or trailer park, there are some important facts that you need to know about eviction.

The new Delaware Manufactured Home Owners and Community Owners Act (MHOCCA) provides you with important rights to protect you and your manufactured home. This brochure offers a summary of your rights relating to termination of your lease agreement.

What is a Security Deposit?

RENT IS $ ______ EACH MONTH RENT IS DUE ON___________

Whenever You Give Your Landlord Money, Write it down Here.

This will help you avoid paying too much OR too little.

Tape this paper to your refrigerator.

Your landlord keeps a list like this. Shouldn't you keep one too?

What is The Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc. (LSCD)?

• LSCD is a non-profit organization that offers legal advice and assistance to people who cannot afford a private attorney.
• LSCD works to give low-income individuals an opportunity to exercise the rights they have been granted by law. We are not a political or religious organization.
• LSCD handles only civil cases. We do not handle any criminal matters.

Apartment and rental house hunting can be an adventure, but also a real balancing act. Issues like size, location, move-in date, monthly rent, and extra costs — like parking and utility bills — all factor in to a final decision. And many renters face the added challenge of the long-distance hunt, using websites with rental listings to find a home in another city or state.  
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