Delaware Code § 9-531

Collection of assessments in default; procedure; deficiencies
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(a) If a freeholder in the suburban community fails to pay the full amount of the freeholder's proportionate annual amount of the special
assessment or levy within 1 year from the time within which it becomes payable, together with interest at 6 percent thereon, the entire
amount of the special assessment or levy shall immediately become due and payable, and the receiver of taxes and county treasurer shall
proceed to collect the full amount of the special assessment or levy by any legal process available to him or her by statute for the collection
of state, county or school taxes.
(b) If any property encumbered by the special lien provided for in this section is sold by foreclosure or execution process and the
proceeds from such sale are insufficient to pay in full the amount of the special lien together with all interest and penalties thereon, then
the unpaid portion of the special lien shall not be discharged by virtue of the sale.

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