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Updated about 2 years ago on . Most recent reply

squatters'/tenants' rights for short term rental guests in Delaware?
Do short term rental guests in Delaware have any sort of squatter's or tenant's rights in Delaware such that I should try to avoid a certain length of stay? I heard that for stays over 28 days, they get squatters rights, which of course is good to avoid in an STR, but I cannot find a legal source so far to back that up. For now, I've just set my maximum length stay to 27 days.
Also, if you could cite any legal sources to back up the answer and any pertinent related details, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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I have had guests stay longer several months. I just sign a lease, they prepay for entire stay. I get a copy of their driver's license. My rates are higher so I attract a higher level clientele. I have no concerns with doing a longer lease especially in the off season.