If I sign a contract to buy a car, do I have three days to change my mind and cancel the contract?
No. Many consumers mistakenly believe all contracts allow a 3-day cooling-off period to cancel. Generally, there's no cooling off period after you sign a contract. However, if the dealer promised finance terms, such as a certain interest rate or monthly payment, and is unable to honor those terms, you can't be forced to accept other terms and may cancel the contract.

Is a doctor or hospital allowed to charge me if I request a copy of my medical records?
Although you have the right to the information contained in your medical records, the record itself belongs to the doctor and he can ask a fee to cover retrieval and photocopying.

Can a landlord evict me just by telling me to leave or else he will put my belongings on the street?
No, eviction is a legal procedure. To evict a tenant, a landlord must go to Justice of the Peace Court to get a judgment against the tenant. If a landlord moves your belongings out of your home, changes the locks, or cuts off utilities without a court order, you should call the police and an attorney or legal services organization.

What makes a car a "lemon"?
See our brochure on Delaware Delaware Lemon Law or the Lemon Law Code Summary

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