25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7002
Jurisdiction
Operative Text
(a) Any person, whether or not a citizen or resident of this State, who owns, holds an ownership or beneficial interest in, uses, manages, or possesses real estate situated in this State submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State as to any action or proceeding for the enforcement of an obligation or right arising under subchapters I through V of this chapter. (b) A summary proceeding to recover the possession of a rented lot, pursuant to Chapter 57 of this title, may be maintained in the Justice of the Peace Court in the county where the property is located. (c) In the absence of a provision in subchapters I through V of this chapter governing the relationship between a manufactured homeowner (tenant) and a manufactured home community owner (landlord), the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, under Part III of this title, governs the relationship. The Residential Landlord-Tenant Code also governs the rental of manufactured homes. In the event of conflict between the provisions of subchapters I through V of this chapter and the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, subchapters I through V of this chapter govern issues pertaining to the rental of lots in manufactured home communities.
Section 7002 of Delaware's manufactured home community law (25 Del. C. ch. 70) establishes which courts have authority over disputes involving rented lots in manufactured home communities and which legal framework applies to those relationships. Anyone who owns, holds an interest in, or manages real estate in Delaware is subject to Delaware court jurisdiction for disputes arising under this chapter. When the chapter's specific provisions do not address a particular issue, the broader Residential Landlord-Tenant Code fills the gap — except that where the two bodies of law conflict on lot-rental matters, the manufactured home community chapter controls.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7002, manufactured home community owners and operators are subject to Delaware court jurisdiction regardless of where they personally reside or are incorporated, so long as they hold an interest in or manage a Delaware property. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both subchapters I through V of Chapter 70 and the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, understanding that Chapter 70 takes precedence on lot-rental issues when conflicts arise. Operators also recognize that summary possession proceedings for rented lots are handled in the Justice of the Peace Court in the county where the community is located.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7002 means that manufactured homeowners renting lots in Delaware communities have access to Delaware courts to enforce their rights under Chapter 70, even if the community owner is based out of state. When a dispute involves a situation not specifically addressed by subchapters I through V of Chapter 70, tenants may look to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code for additional protections. Tenants seeking to understand which rules apply to their situation — or who face a possession proceeding in Justice of the Peace Court — may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Delaware's manufactured home community law.
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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