Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 57 — Summary Possession
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, CHAPTER 57. Summary Possession (25 sections, §§ 5701–5720). § 5704A carries '[For implementation of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 5(2)]'. Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.
Provisions (25)
§ 5701
Jurisdiction and venue
§ 5701A
Establishing territorial jurisdiction
§ 5701B
Civil jurisdiction; bifurcated claims
§ 5702
Grounds for summary proceeding
§ 5702A
Residential eviction diversion program
§ 5703
Who may maintain proceeding
§ 5704
Commencement of action and notice of complaint
§ 5704A
Additional documentation relating to lead-based paint hazards
§ 5705
Service and filing of notice
§ 5706
Manner of service
§ 5707
Contents of complaint generally
§ 5708
Additional contents of certain complaints
§ 5709
Answer
§ 5710
Trial
§ 5711
Judgment
§ 5712
Default judgment
§ 5713
Jury trials
§ 5714
Compelling attendance of jurors
§ 5715
Execution of judgment; writ of possession
§ 5716
Stay of proceedings by tenant; good faith dispute
§ 5716A
Stay of proceedings by the court; right of redemption
§ 5717
Stay of proceedings on appeal
§ 5718
Proceedings in forma pauperis
§ 5719
Landlord regaining possession of residential rental unit upon the death of a deceased sole tenant
§ 5720