Delaware Lockouts and utility shutoffs
Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities in Delaware?
A tenant removed or excluded by the landlord without a court order may recover possession or terminate, plus treble damages or 3 times the per-diem rent for the time excluded, whichever is greater.
Verified Source: 25 Del. C. § 5313 · last checked 2026-10-28
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