Property Management
In Delaware, an 'unlawful detainer' action is used by a landlord to:
APrevent a tenant from subletting the unit
BRemove a tenant who refuses to vacate after the lease expires or after proper eviction notice✓ Correct
CCollect unpaid rent without evicting the tenant
DEnforce lease terms against a commercial tenant
Explanation
An unlawful detainer (eviction) action is the legal proceeding a landlord uses to regain possession of a property from a tenant who refuses to vacate after the tenancy has been properly terminated.
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