Delaware § 6306 - Procedure in the event of a forcible entry.
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§ 6306. Procedure in the event of a forcible entry.
Where entry is gained forcibly and if no tenant is found on the premises, a copy of the claim and order shall be affixed on a prominent place on the interior of the leased premises. The constable or sheriff shall then proceed to make an inventory of each article of goods distrained and leave affixed to the premises a copy of the inventory and shall attempt to contact the tenant if the tenant’s whereabouts are known and leave the premises locked and as safe and secure as possible. The constable or sheriff serving the order shall make a return of the constable’s or sheriff’s action to the Court including the date, time and manner of the forcible entry.
25 Del. C. 1953, § 6306; 58 Del. Laws, c. 472, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 117;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Delaware Code § 6306 cover?
Section 6306 ("Procedure in the event of a forcible entry.") 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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