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What happens when your landlord takes you to court
If your landlord has gone to court to evict you, the court will notify you and tell you when and where to go to court. You will be notified in one of two ways: By certified mail, return receipt requested If you get a card from the Post Office telling you to pick up some certified mail, GET IT! If you do not, the court will evict you anyway and you will not get a chance to defend yourself. By Constable A Constable will try to deliver the notice to you in person. If you are not home, he will tape it to your door.
What happens when you violate a lease or landlord-tenant code
Most leases include rules and promises by the tenant. Some examples are: a promise to not make noise that disturbs the neighbors or a promise not to run a business out of the house without the landlord’s permission. The Landlord-Tenant Code also includes rules that are made a part of all leases automatically, even if the lease is not written down.  Some of these are:
Landlord Tenant Summary Possession - Justice of the Peace Court Interactive Form
This is an online interview that guides you through completing a JP Court form for Landlord Tenant Summary Possession. 
When a Roommate Leaves
Contributed by: Nolo Last Reviewed: 01/01/2000 http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-29520.html
What is renters insurance and why do I need it?
Contributed by: State Farm Insurance Last Reviewed: 06/27/2019 http://www.statefarm.com/insurance/renters/renters.asp
The Scoop on Renter's Insurance
If you're wondering what's the big deal about renter's insurance... take Renters Insurance 101! Contributed by: Trusted Choice Last Reviewed: 06/28/2004 The Scoop on Renter's Insurance https://www.trustedchoice.com/renters-insurance/coverage-faq/
Subsidized Rental Housing Assistance Programs
Contributed by: Delaware State Housing Authority Last Reviewed: 7/6/21 Click here to download
Security Deposit Return Request Letter
http://www.lscd.com/forms/securityDepositReturnRequest
Document Security Deposit Location Request Letter
http://www.lscd.com/forms/securityDepositLocationRequest
Renting With Pets
Contributed by: Humane Society Last Reviewed: 01/01/2000 http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/renting_with_pets.html