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Redeemable deedPending verification

The rules

System
Redeemable deed
Maximum interest or penalty
15% flat (20% under Kent/Sussex rule)
Redemption period
60 days after court approval (1 year Kent/Sussex rule)
How the auction is won
Sheriff's public sale
Statute
  • 9 Del. C. §8729
  • §8781

Pending verification: this summary was drawn from the statutes above and hasn't been independently reviewed. Read the current statute and confirm with the county before bidding.

Before you bid

  • Confirm the sale date, registration deadline and deposit with the county.
  • Read the current statute; rates and redemption rules change.
  • Talk to a local attorney about title, notice and foreclosure steps.

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