Delaware house that is rented, non payment of rent.

Delaware house that is rented, non payment of rent.

Newark, DE · Member since 2012 · 1 post · 0 votes

I hope that someone can help me on this question. I recently rented out my house and moved back with a relative out of state. I have not legally changed my address and my renter is late again, almost a month now.

This is my primary residence and I am now thinking that I need to evict them. Since this is my residence and I have not purchased or rented another place I am wondering the process.

I did not have a lease drawn up and made only a verbal agreement, month to month. The state of Delaware website does not give very much information on month to month.

Thank you,

Steve

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  • Accountant, Enrolled Agent · Grayslake, IL · Member since 2011 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    14y

    Steve,

    First, You moved out and converted it to a rental property. Therefore it is no longer your primary residence as of the moment you listed it for rent or moved out whichever happened last.

    Second, Shame on you for not having a lease. ALWAYS have a contract. As far as Delaware law, put in a call to an attorney to ask for some information on the process in your state; however, I found this link which will tell you some information: http://www.evictionresources.com/eviction_process_articles/delaware_eviction_process.html

    If they do not make the payment by the due plus the grace period, then you need to immediately start the eviction process.

    -Steven the Tax Guy

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