25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7112
Eviction; access to comparable housing
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(a) Where, at the conclusion of the grace period, a tenant is evicted by order of court solely as a result of the conversion, the owner shall pay for all expenses incurred by such tenant in moving into the tenant’s new residence. If the new residence is in a manufactured home community, such expenses shall include all “setting up” expenses, including connections to all utilities. (b) Within 18 full months after receiving final notice any tenant may request that the owner provide a list of available comparable housing or comparable manufactured home sites and a reasonable opportunity to examine and rent such comparable housing or manufactured home site. (c) After the expiration of the 3-year period, the owner may institute an action in the Superior Court for the eviction of any tenant or tenants who still have manufactured homes within the community or who otherwise have continued to reside within the community; or a tenant, group of tenants or tenant association may apply to the Superior Court for a stay of any eviction proceedings. The Court may, in its discretion, authorize 1-year stays of eviction subject to such rent increases as authorized by § 7110(d) of this title until such time as the Court is satisfied that the tenant has been provided a list of comparable housing or comparable manufactured home sites and is satisfied that the tenant has been provided a reasonable opportunity to examine and rent such housing or manufactured home site. Except where the owner has failed to provide such a list of comparable housing or manufactured home sites, or has failed to provide a reasonable opportunity to examine and rent such housing or manufactured home site, the Court shall grant not more than 5 such eviction stays.
Under 25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7112, when a manufactured home community undergoes conversion and a tenant is ultimately evicted by court order solely because of that conversion, the owner is required to cover the tenant's moving expenses, including utility hookup costs if the new home is in another manufactured home community. Within 18 months of receiving final notice, tenants may request a list of comparable housing options and a reasonable chance to inspect and rent them. After a three-year period, eviction proceedings may be initiated, but courts have discretion to grant up to five one-year stays of eviction if comparable housing has not been adequately offered.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators overseeing a manufactured home community conversion under 25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7112 generally maintain records of all moving-expense reimbursements paid to court-evicted tenants, including utility connection costs. Compliant owners typically prepare and provide a list of comparable housing or manufactured home sites upon tenant request within the 18-month window following final notice. Keeping thorough documentation of the comparable-housing list and opportunities offered to tenants helps demonstrate compliance if eviction proceedings or stay applications reach the Superior Court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7112, tenants evicted solely due to a community conversion may be entitled to have their moving costs covered by the owner, including utility setup fees at a new manufactured home community. Within 18 months of final notice, tenants can formally request a list of comparable housing options and a reasonable opportunity to view and rent them. If eviction proceedings begin after the three-year period, tenants or tenant associations may apply to the Superior Court for a stay; tenant-rights organizations can help explain how this process generally works.
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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