Delaware § 5313 - Unlawful ouster or exclusion of tenant.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 5313 — Unlawful ouster or exclusion of tenant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5313. Unlawful ouster or exclusion of tenant.
If removed from the premises or excluded therefrom by the landlord or the landlord’s agent, except under color of a valid court order authorizing such removal or exclusion, the tenant may recover possession or terminate the rental agreement. The tenant may also recover treble the damages sustained or an amount equal to 3 times the per diem rent for the period of time the tenant was excluded from the unit, whichever is greater, and the costs of the suit excluding attorneys’ fees.
70 Del. Laws, c. 513, § 2;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Delaware Code § 5313 cover?
Section 5313 ("Unlawful ouster or exclusion of tenant.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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