6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2507E
Evictions
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(a) During a covered period, a landlord may only evict a federal worker for nonpayment from premises that are occupied or intended to be occupied primarily as a residence with an order of a court. (b) A court may stay eviction proceedings against a federal worker for a period of 30 days if the court finds that the ability of the federal worker to comply with the lease obligations has been materially affected by the shutdown. The court may extend the stay if, in the opinion of the court, justice and equity require.
Under 6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2507E, during a covered period (a government shutdown), a landlord cannot remove a federal worker from a primarily residential property for nonpayment of rent without first obtaining a court order. Additionally, a court has the authority to pause eviction proceedings for at least 30 days if it determines that the shutdown has substantially impaired the federal worker's ability to meet their lease obligations, and the court may extend that pause if fairness warrants it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2507E, operators managing residential properties occupied by federal workers must obtain a court order before proceeding with any eviction for nonpayment during a covered shutdown period. Compliant landlords generally refrain from self-help eviction measures and recognize that courts are empowered to issue stays of 30 days or longer when a tenant's financial hardship is tied to the shutdown. Keeping thorough records of lease terms, payment history, and any communications with tenants is a practice commonly associated with orderly compliance during such periods.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 2507E of 6 Del. C. ch. 25E provides federal workers with meaningful protections against eviction for nonpayment during a government shutdown: a landlord must secure a court order before any eviction can proceed, and a tenant may ask the court to stay those proceedings for at least 30 days if the shutdown has materially affected their ability to pay rent. Courts retain discretion to extend that stay beyond 30 days based on considerations of justice and equity. Federal workers facing eviction proceedings during a covered period may wish to explore options such as raising this provision as a defense in court, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or reaching out to legal aid services for general information about how this law applies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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