Delaware

State housing and tenant protection laws

Rules (353)

Criteria for Tenant Benefits

1 Del. Admin. Code 201 § 1.0

Criteria for Landlord Benefits

1 Del. Admin. Code 201 § 2.0

Application Procedures

1 Del. Admin. Code 201 § 3.0

Assistance and Data Gathering

1 Del. Admin. Code 201 § 4.0

Application Review Procedures

1 Del. Admin. Code 201 § 5.0

Moving and Towing Contractors

1 Del. Admin. Code 201 § 6.0

Certified Manufactured Home Appraisers

1 Del. Admin. Code 201 § 7.0

Introduction: Role of Authority Regarding Rent Increase Disputes

1 Del. Admin. Code 202 § 1.0

Definitions

1 Del. Admin. Code 202 § 2.0

Notification of Rent Increase Dispute Resolution Provisions

1 Del. Admin. Code 202 § 3.0

Rent Increase Notice Procedures

1 Del. Admin. Code 202 § 4.0

Scheduling of Meetings When Proposed Rent Increase Exceeds CPI-U

1 Del. Admin. Code 202 § 5.0

Meeting Procedures

1 Del. Admin. Code 202 § 6.0

Arbitration Procedures

1 Del. Admin. Code 202 § 7.0

Appeals

1 Del. Admin. Code 202 § 8.0

Computing Time

1 Del. Admin. Code 202 § 9.0

Pre-hearing Requirements

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 10.0

Hearings

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 11.0

Decision and Orders

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 12.0

Recovery of Attorney’s Fees, Costs, and Expenses

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 13.0

Miscellaneous Provision

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 14.0

Regulations related to Housing for Older Persons.

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 15.0

Definitions

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 1.0

Filing a Complaint

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 2.0

Answer to Complaint

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 3.0

Investigation of the Complaint

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 4.0

Conciliation and Agreement

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 5.0

Administrative Closure

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 6.0

Charge and Answer

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 7.0

Appointment of Panel

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 8.0

Expedited Discovery after a Charge is Filed

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 9.0

Section Introduction

1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § Introduction

Section 4.6.2

1 Del. Admin. Code 703 § 4.6.2

Section 4.6.3

1 Del. Admin. Code 703 § 4.6.3

General.

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 1.0

Definitions.

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 2.0

Fire Protection Systems Required in New Apartment Buildings.

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 3.0

Fire Protection Required in New and Existing Apartment Buildings.

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 4.0

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment.

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 5.0

Automatic Door Closing Devices Required On All Existing and New Apartment Buildings

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 6.0

General.

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 1.0

Definitions.

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 2.0

One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Mobile Homes, Modular Homes, and Townhouses.

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 3.0

Other Residential Occupancies.

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 4.0

Compliance Dates.

1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 5.0

Definitions

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7103

Maintaining a criminal nuisance

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7104

Affirmative defenses

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7107

Notice to interested parties

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7108

Temporary abatement hearing; order; procedure

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7111

Permanent abatement for all criminal nuisance actions; hearing; admissible evidence

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7113

Lease void if building used for criminal nuisance

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7115

Premises involving multiple residences or businesses

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7119

Penalties

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7126

Civil action for damages resulting from criminal nuisance

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7133

Presumptions

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial) § 7134

Definitions

16 Del. Admin. Code 4459 § 2.0

Determinations

16 Del. Admin. Code 4459 § 5.1.4

Section 5.1.5

16 Del. Admin. Code 4459 § 5.1.5

Definitions

16 Del. C. ch. 66C § 6601C

Carbon monoxide detection devices required

16 Del. C. ch. 66C § 6602C

Carbon monoxide detection device installation

16 Del. C. ch. 66C § 6603C

Compliance dates

16 Del. C. ch. 66C § 6604C

Penalties for noncompliance; enforcement

16 Del. C. ch. 66C § 6605C

Definitions

16 Del. C. §§ 2201A, 2206A, 2212A § 2201A

Certified recovery housing admission agreements; termination

16 Del. C. §§ 2201A, 2206A, 2212A § 2206A

Prohibition against retaliation

16 Del. C. §§ 2201A, 2206A, 2212A § 2212A

Short title; definitions

16 Del. C. §§ 2601, 2612 § 2601

Remediation and abatement duties of Delaware State Lead-Based Paint Program

16 Del. C. §§ 2601, 2612 § 2612

Smoke detectors required

16 Del. C. §§ 6631–6636 § 6631

Smoke detector installation in 1- and 2-family dwellings; mobile homes; modular homes; townhouses

16 Del. C. §§ 6631–6636 § 6632

Smoke detector installation; other residential occupancies

16 Del. C. §§ 6631–6636 § 6633

Smoke detectors; compliance dates

16 Del. C. §§ 6631–6636 § 6634

Smoke detectors; penalties for noncompliance

16 Del. C. §§ 6631–6636 § 6635

Exceptions; claims of negligence

16 Del. C. §§ 6631–6636 § 6636

Applicability of chapter; grant of power

22 Del. C. § 802 § 802

Applicability of Code

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5101

Exclusions from application of this Code

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5102

Jurisdiction

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5103

Obligations of good faith

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5104

Disclosure

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5105

Rental agreement; term and termination of rental agreement

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5106

Renewals of rental agreements with modifications

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5107

Rental agreement; automatic extension of agreements where parties fail to terminate or renew subject to modifications

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5108

Rental agreement; promises mutual and dependent

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5109

Rental agreement; effect of unsigned rental agreement

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5110

Attorneys’ fees prohibited

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5111

Time computation

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5112

Service of notices or pleadings and process

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5113

Notice; contractual notice between the parties

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5114

Application for a forthwith summons

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5115

Fair housing provisions [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 358, § 4]

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5116

Remedies for violation of the rental agreement or the Code

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5117

Summary of residential landlord-tenant code

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5118

[Reserved.]

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5119

Landlord liens; distress for rent

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5120

Confession of judgment

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5121

Equitable jurisdiction relating to converted conditional sales agreements

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5122

Tenant employee

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5123

Rights and responsibilities guide for landlords and tenants

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5124

Surrender of rental unit keys

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5125

Definitions

25 Del. C. ch. 51 § 5141

Landlord obligation; rental agreement

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5301

Tenant remedy; termination at the beginning of term

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5302

Landlord obligation to supply possession of rental unit

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5303

Tenant’s remedies for failure to supply possession

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5304

Landlord obligations relating to the rental unit

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5305

Tenant’s remedies relating to the rental unit; termination

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5306

Tenant’s remedies relating to the rental unit; repair and deduction from rent

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5307

Essential services; landlord obligation and tenant remedies

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5308

Fire and casualty damage; landlord obligation and tenant remedies

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5309

“Assurance money” prohibited

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5310

Fees

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5311

Metering and charges for utility services

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5312

Unlawful ouster or exclusion of tenant

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5313

Tenant’s right to early termination

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5314

Taxes paid by tenant; setoff against rent; recovery from owner

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5315

Protection for victims of domestic abuse, sexual offenses and/or stalking

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5316

Landlord and tenant obligations relating to bed bug infestation

25 Del. C. ch. 53 § 5317

Definitions

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5401

Certification of rental units as lead free or lead safe: small property owners

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5402

Certification of rental units as lead free or lead safe: large property owners

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5403

Lead inspectors

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5404

Recertification of rental units as lead free or lead safe

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5405

Disclosure of certification

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5406

Educational material

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5407

Lead-based paint hazard control grant and loan program

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5408

Antidiscrimination provision

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5409

Feasibility review

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5410

Regulations

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5411

Reports

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5412

Antiloophole provision

25 Del. C. ch. 54 § 5413

Tenant obligations; rent

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5501

Landlord remedies for failure to pay rent

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5502

Tenant obligations relating to rental unit; waste

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5503

Defense to an action for waste

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5504

Tenant’s obligation relating to defective conditions

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5505

Tenant obligation; notice of extended absence

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5506

Landlord remedies for absence or abandonment

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5507

Landlord remedies; restrictions on subleasing and assignments

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5508

Tenant obligation to permit reasonable access

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5509

Landlord remedy for unreasonable refusal to allow access

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5510

Rules and regulations; tenant obligations

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5511

Rules and regulations relating to certain buildings; landlord remedies

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5512

Rules and regulations relating to reentry funds

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5512A

Landlord remedies relating to breach of rules and covenants

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5513

Security deposit

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5514

Surety bond

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5514A

Landlord’s remedies relating to holdover tenants

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5515

Retaliatory acts prohibited

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5516

Preference of rent in cases of execution

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5517

[Reserved.]

25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5518

Definitions

25 Del. C. ch. 56 § 5601

Right to legal representation

25 Del. C. ch. 56 § 5602

Right to Representation Coordinator duties

25 Del. C. ch. 56 § 5603

State Court Administrator powers and duties

25 Del. C. ch. 56 § 5604

Annual report

25 Del. C. ch. 56 § 5605

Additional required disclosures

25 Del. C. ch. 56 § 5606

Implementation

25 Del. C. ch. 56 § 5607

Jurisdiction and venue

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5701

Establishing territorial jurisdiction

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5701A

Civil jurisdiction; bifurcated claims

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5701B

Grounds for summary proceeding

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5702

Residential eviction diversion program

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5702A

Who may maintain proceeding

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5703

Commencement of action and notice of complaint

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5704

Additional documentation relating to lead-based paint hazards

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5704A

Service and filing of notice

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5705

Manner of service

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5706

Contents of complaint generally

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5707

Additional contents of certain complaints

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5708

Answer

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5709

Trial

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5710

Judgment

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5711

Default judgment

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5712

Jury trials

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5713

Compelling attendance of jurors

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5714

Execution of judgment; writ of possession

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5715

Stay of proceedings by tenant; good faith dispute

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5716

Stay of proceedings by the court; right of redemption

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5716A

Stay of proceedings on appeal

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5717

Proceedings in forma pauperis

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5718

Landlord regaining possession of residential rental unit upon the death of a deceased sole tenant

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5719

Shielding of records

25 Del. C. ch. 57 § 5720

Petition for receivership; grounds, notice and jurisdiction

25 Del. C. ch. 59 § 5901

Necessary parties defendant

25 Del. C. ch. 59 § 5902

Defenses

25 Del. C. ch. 59 § 5903

Stay of judgment by defendant

25 Del. C. ch. 59 § 5904

Receivership procedures

25 Del. C. ch. 59 § 5905

Powers and duties of the receiver

25 Del. C. ch. 59 § 5906

Discharge of the receiver

25 Del. C. ch. 59 § 5907

Purposes and policies; enforceability

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7001

The Delaware Manufactured Housing Alternative Dispute Resolution Act

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7001A

Jurisdiction

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7002

Definitions

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7003

Exemptions

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7004

Enforcement

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7005

Requisites for rental of a manufactured home lot

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7006

Manufactured home standards

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7007

Provisions of a rental agreement

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7008

Term of rental agreement; renewal of rental agreement

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7009

Rent — Prohibited lump sum payments: acceptance of rent

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7010

Holdover remedies after rental agreement terminates, expires, or is not renewed

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7011

Effect of unsigned rental agreement

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7012

Manufactured home transfer; rented lot transfer

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7013

Modified Table of Consanguinity

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7014

Delivery of written notice

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7015

Termination or nonrenewal of rental agreement by landlord; due cause: noncompliance

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7016

Security deposits; pet security deposits

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7017

Rules

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7018

Retaliatory acts prohibited

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7019

Fees; services; utility rates

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7020

Health or safety violations

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7020A

Termination of rental agreement by tenant during first month of occupancy; during first 18 months of occupancy

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7021

Lot rental assistance program; eligibility

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7022

Lot rental assistance program; requirements

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7022A

Lot rental assistance program; limited eligibility

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7022B

Recreational vehicle leases

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7022C

Change of use; conversion

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7023

Termination or nonrenewal of rental agreement by landlord; due cause; change in land use

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7024

Right of first offer; duty to negotiate in good faith, penalties for noncompliance

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7026

Right of first offer; notice required before sale of manufactured home community

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7027

Right of first offer; notice not required before sale of manufactured home community

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7028

Right of first offer; response required by homeowner association

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7029

Right of first offer; offer of an alternative price

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7030

Right of first offer; sale to a third party at a lower price

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7031

Right of first offer; sale to a third party at a higher price

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7032

Right of first offer; contract of sale

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7033

Right of first offer; failure to complete sale

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7034

Right of first offer; auction

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7035

Right of first offer; affidavit of compliance

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7036

Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7041

Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7042

Relocation expenses; payments for nonrelocatable homes

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7043

Payment of funds to landlord for removal or disposal of abandoned homes

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7044

Payment of funds to tenants

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7045

Delaware Manufactured Home Owner Attorney Fund

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7046

Landlord disclosure obligations

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7047

Purpose

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7050

Rent increase; notice

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7051

Rent increase; health or safety violations

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7051A

Rent justification; when §§ 7052A and 7052B of this title do not apply

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7052

Rent increase; justified base rent increase calculations

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7052A

Rent increase; justified additional rent increase for allowed expenses

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7052B

Rent increase dispute resolution

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7053

Appeal

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7054

Penalties

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7055

Exemption

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7056

Petition for receivership

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7061

Necessary parties defendant

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7062

Defenses

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7063

Stay of judgment by defendant

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7064

Receivership procedures

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7065

Powers and duties of receiver

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7066

Discharge of receiver; costs

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7067

Attorney General intervention

25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7068

Purpose of chapter

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7101

Definitions

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7102

Requisites for conversion

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7103

Conversion plan

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7104

Notice requirements

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7105

Approval by Attorney General

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7106

Extension and termination of leases

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7107

Option to purchase; right of first refusal; rescission of contract to purchase; nonpurchasing tenant with children attending school

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7108

Rights of nonpurchasing tenants

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7109

Rights of tenant during conversion

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7110

Tenants who are elderly or have disabilities

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7111

Eviction; access to comparable housing

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7112

Penalties; jurisdiction

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7113

Modification or waiver of chapter

25 Del. C. ch. 71 § 7114

Title and scope

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4101

Purpose

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4102

Applicability

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4103

Liberal interpretation

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4104

Exemptions

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4105

Construction of terms; definitions

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4106

Adoption by reference

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4107

Enforcement authority

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4108

Enforcement by State or community

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4109

Coordination of enforcement

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4110

General provisions

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4111

Premises conditions

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4112

Exterior structure

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4113

Interior structure

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4114

Light, ventilation and space requirements

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4115

Plumbing facilities and fixtures requirements

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4116

Heating, cooking and refrigeration facilities

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4117

Electrical facilities

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4118

Fire safety requirements

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4119

Responsibilities of owners and occupants

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4120

Extermination

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4121

General provisions

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4122

Administrative liability

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4123

Conflict of interest

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4124

Records

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4125

Duties and powers of code official

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4126

Condemnation

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4127

Notices and orders

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4128

Placarding

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4129

Emergency orders

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4130

Violations

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4131

Demolition

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4132

Creation of tax lien

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4133

Violation of existing ordinance, code or regulation

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4134

Violation of existing ordinance, code or regulation

31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4135

Petition for custodianship

31 Del. C. ch. 44 § 4400

Parties

31 Del. C. ch. 44 § 4401

Defenses

31 Del. C. ch. 44 § 4402

Stay of judgment by defendant

31 Del. C. ch. 44 § 4403

Custodianship procedures

31 Del. C. ch. 44 § 4404

Powers and duties of custodian

31 Del. C. ch. 44 § 4405

Discharge of custodian; costs

31 Del. C. ch. 44 § 4406

Power to supervise housing sponsors

31 Del. C. §§ 4032, 4033, 4035, 4036 § 4032

Loan terms and conditions

31 Del. C. §§ 4032, 4033, 4035, 4036 § 4033

Housing Repair and Modification Fund

31 Del. C. §§ 4032, 4033, 4035, 4036 § 4035

Housing Development Fund, Affordable Rental Housing Program

31 Del. C. §§ 4032, 4033, 4035, 4036 § 4036

Projects subject to zoning regulations

31 Del. C. §§ 4313, 4315, 4323 § 4313

Supervision of projects by the DSHA

31 Del. C. §§ 4313, 4315, 4323 § 4315

Inspection of housing projects located within the City of Wilmington

31 Del. C. §§ 4313, 4315, 4323 § 4323

Definitions

6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2503E

Applicability

6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2504E

Anticipatory relief

6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2505E

Duration and term of stays; codefendants not a federal employee

6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2506E

Evictions

6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2507E

Enforcement

6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2510E

Short title

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4600

Declaration of purpose and construction

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4601

Definitions

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4602

Discrimination in sale or rental of housing and other prohibited practices

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4603

Discrimination in sale or rental of housing and other prohibited practices; additional provisions relating to discrimination against persons with disabilities

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4603A

Discrimination in residential real estate-related transactions

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4604

Discrimination in provision of brokerage services

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4605

Aiding discriminatory practices

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4606

Exemptions in certain situations [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 358, § 4]

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4607

Administration

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4608

Education and conciliation

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4609

Administrative enforcement; preliminary matters

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4610

Subpoenas; giving of evidence

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4611

Enforcement by Commission

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4612

Enforcement by private persons

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4613

Enforcement by the Attorney General

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4614

Fees, costs and expenses for respondent or defendant

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4615

Rules to implement chapter

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4616

Effect on other laws

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4617

Interference, coercion or intimidation

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4618

Prohibition of intimidation, violations and penalties

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4619

Criminal jurisdiction

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4620

Definitions

6 Del. C. §§ 2511, 2513, 2525 § 2511

Unlawful practice

6 Del. C. §§ 2511, 2513, 2525 § 2513

Private cause of action; savings clause for private claims against persons who acquired property by unlawful practices

6 Del. C. §§ 2511, 2513, 2525 § 2525

General powers

9 Del. C. § 1101 § 1101

General powers; county government procedures; ordinances

9 Del. C. § 4110 § 4110

Powers of the government of Sussex County

9 Del. C. § 7001 § 7001

Code Compilations

1 Del. Admin. Code § 201

1 Del. Admin. Code § 201

1 Delaware Administrative Code § 201 — Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund Regulations

201 Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund Regulations. Whole regulation, 7 sections: § 1.0 "Criteria for Tenant Benefits"; § 2.0 "Criteria for Landlord Benefits"; § 3.0 "Application Procedures"; § 4.0 "Assistance and Data Gathering"; § 5.0 "Application Review Procedures"; § 6.0 "Moving and Towing Contractors"; § 7.0 "Certified Manufactured Home Appraisers". Source: regulations.delaware.gov (Delaware Administrative Code, official). Verified 2026-10-21.

Official source: regulations.delaware.gov

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202

1 Delaware Administrative Code § 202 — Rent Increase Dispute Resolution Procedures

202 Rent Increase Dispute Resolution Procedures. Whole regulation, 9 sections: § 1.0 "Introduction: Role of Authority Regarding Rent Increase Disputes"; § 2.0 "Definitions"; § 3.0 "Notification of Rent Increase Dispute Resolution Provisions"; § 4.0 "Rent Increase Notice Procedures"; § 5.0 "Scheduling of Meetings When Proposed Rent Increase Exceeds CPI-U"; § 6.0 "Meeting Procedures"; § 7.0 "Arbitration Procedures"; § 8.0 "Appeals"; § 9.0 "Computing Time". Source: regulations.delaware.gov (Delaware Administrative Code, official). Verified 2026-10-21.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 602

1 Del. Admin. Code § 602

1 Delaware Administrative Code § 602 — Fair Housing Regulations

602 Fair Housing Regulations. Whole regulation, 16 sections: Introduction; § 1.0 "Definitions"; § 2.0 "Filing a Complaint"; § 3.0 "Answer to Complaint"; § 4.0 "Investigation of the Complaint"; § 5.0 "Conciliation and Agreement"; § 6.0 "Administrative Closure"; § 7.0 "Charge and Answer"; § 8.0 "Appointment of Panel"; § 9.0 "Expedited Discovery after a Charge is Filed"; § 10.0 "Pre-hearing Requirements"; § 11.0 "Hearings"; § 12.0 "Decision and Orders"; § 13.0 "Recovery of Attorney’s Fees, Costs, and Expenses"; § 14.0 "Miscellaneous Provision"; § 15.0 "Regulations related to Housing for Older Persons.". Source: regulations.delaware.gov (Delaware Administrative Code, official). Verified 2026-10-21.

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16 Del. Admin. Code § 4459 (§§ 2.0, 5.1.4–5.1.5)

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4459

16 Delaware Administrative Code § 4459 — Lead-Based Paint Hazards

4459 Lead-Based Paint Hazards. Partial: only these 3 sections: § 2.0 "Definitions"; § 5.1.4 "Determinations"; § 5.1.5 (no section heading). Source: regulations.delaware.gov (Delaware Administrative Code, official). Verified 2026-10-21.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 706 (Ch. 3 & Ch. 4 §§ 1.0–5.0)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706

1 Delaware Administrative Code § 706 — Specific Occupancy Requirements

706 Specific Occupancy Requirements. Partial: only these 11 sections. Chapter 3, 6 sections: § 1.0 "General."; § 2.0 "Definitions."; § 3.0 "Fire Protection Systems Required in New Apartment Buildings."; § 4.0 "Fire Protection Required in New and Existing Apartment Buildings."; § 5.0 "Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment."; § 6.0 "Automatic Door Closing Devices Required On All Existing and New Apartment Buildings". Chapter 4, 5 sections: § 1.0 "General."; § 2.0 "Definitions."; § 3.0 "One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Mobile Homes, Modular Homes, and Townhouses."; § 4.0 "Other Residential Occupancies."; § 5.0 "Compliance Dates.". Source: regulations.delaware.gov (Delaware Administrative Code, official). Verified 2026-10-21.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 703 (§§ 4.6.2–4.6.3)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703

1 Delaware Administrative Code § 703 — Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Testing and Sales of Signaling Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Fire Extinguishers

703 Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Testing and Sales of Signaling Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Fire Extinguishers. Partial: only these 2 sections: § 4.6.2 (no section heading); § 4.6.3 (no section heading). Source: regulations.delaware.gov (Delaware Administrative Code, official). Verified 2026-10-21.

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25 Del. C. ch. 51 — General Provisions

25 Del. C. ch. 51

Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 51 — General Provisions

Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, CHAPTER 51. General Provisions. Subchapter I. Rights, Obligations and Procedures, Generally (§§ 5101–5125, 25 sections): § 5119 [Reserved.] stub; §§ 5102 and 5116 dual-version; § 5116 carries '[For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 358, § 4]'; § 5124 carries '[For application of subsections (a)–(d) and (g), see 85 Del. Laws, c. 277, § 5; for application of subsections (e) and (f), see 85 Del. Laws, c. 277, § 6]'. Subchapter II. Definitions (§ 5141, 1 section): § 5141 dual-version. Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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25 Del. C. ch. 53 — Landlord Obligations and Tenant Remedies

25 Del. C. ch. 53

Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 53 — Landlord Obligations and Tenant Remedies

Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, CHAPTER 53. Landlord Obligations and Tenant Remedies (17 sections, §§ 5301–5317). § 5305 carries '[For implementation of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 5(2)]'; § 5312 carries '[For applicability of subsection (i) of this section, see 80 Del. Laws, c. 71, § 2]'. Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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25 Del. C. ch. 54 — Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction

25 Del. C. ch. 54

Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 54 — Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction

Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, CHAPTER 54. Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction (13 sections, §§ 5401–5413). § 5401 has no annotation; §§ 5402–5409 and §§ 5411–5413 each carry '[For implementation of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 5(2)]'; § 5410 carries '[For implementation of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 5(1)]'. Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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25 Del. C. ch. 55 — Tenant Obligations and Landlord Remedies

25 Del. C. ch. 55

Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 55 — Tenant Obligations and Landlord Remedies

Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, CHAPTER 55. Tenant Obligations and Landlord Remedies (20 sections, §§ 5501–5518). § 5518 [Reserved.] stub; § 5512 dual-version. Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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25 Del. C. ch. 56 — Right to Legal Representation in Evictions and Other Landlord-Tenant Actions

25 Del. C. ch. 56

Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 56 — Right to Legal Representation in Evictions and Other Landlord-Tenant Actions

Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, CHAPTER 56. Right to Legal Representation in Evictions and Other Landlord-Tenant Actions (7 sections, §§ 5601–5607). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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25 Del. C. ch. 57 — Summary Possession

25 Del. C. ch. 57

Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 57 — Summary Possession

Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, CHAPTER 57. Summary Possession (25 sections, §§ 5701–5720). § 5704A carries '[For implementation of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 5(2)]'. Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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25 Del. C. ch. 59 — Tenant’s Receivership

25 Del. C. ch. 59

Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 59 — Tenant’s Receivership

Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, CHAPTER 59. Tenant’s Receivership (7 sections, §§ 5901–5907). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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25 Del. C. ch. 70 — Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act

25 Del. C. ch. 70

Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 70 — Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act

CHAPTER 70. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act (7 subchapters, 65 sections). Subchapter I. Purpose, Definitions, Enforceability (§§ 7001–7005 and § 7001A, 6 sections): § 7001A stub. Subchapter II. Landlord-Tenant Relationship (§§ 7006–7022C, 21 sections): §§ 7009 and 7022 carry '[For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 304, § 7]'. Subchapter III. Termination of Rental Agreement; Change in Land Use (§§ 7023–7024, 2 sections). Subchapter IV. Right of First Offer (§§ 7026–7036, 11 sections). Subchapter V. Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund (§§ 7041–7047, 7 sections): § 7041 carries '[For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 304, § 7]'; § 7042 carries '[Expires July 1, 2029, pursuant to subsection (d) of this section]'. Subchapter VI. Rent Increase Justification (§§ 7050–7056, 10 sections): §§ 7050, 7052, 7053, 7054, 7055, and 7056 carry '[For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 304, § 7]'. Subchapter VII. Tenant's Receivership (§§ 7061–7068, 8 sections). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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25 Del. C. ch. 71 — Conversion of Manufactured Home Communities to Manufactured Home Condominium or Cooperative Communities

25 Del. C. ch. 71

Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 71 — Conversion of Manufactured Home Communities to Manufactured Home Condominium or Cooperative Communities

CHAPTER 71. Conversion of Manufactured Home Communities to Manufactured Home Condominium or Cooperative Communities (14 sections, §§ 7101–7114). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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6 Del. C. ch. 46 — Fair Housing Act

6 Del. C. ch. 46

Delaware Code Title 6 Chapter 46 — Fair Housing Act

CHAPTER 46. Fair Housing Act (22 sections, §§ 4600–4620). § 4607 dual-version; § 4607 carries '[For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 358, § 4]'. Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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31 Del. C. ch. 41 — Delaware State Housing Code

31 Del. C. ch. 41

Delaware Code Title 31 Chapter 41 — Delaware State Housing Code

CHAPTER 41. Delaware State Housing Code (3 subchapters, 35 sections). Subchapter I. Applicability and Adoption (§§ 4101–4110, 10 sections). Subchapter II. Minimum Conditions of Premises and Buildings (§§ 4111–4121, 11 sections). Subchapter III. Administration and Enforcement (§§ 4122–4135, 14 sections): § 4135 stub. Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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31 Del. C. ch. 44 — Custodianship

31 Del. C. ch. 44

Delaware Code Title 31 Chapter 44 — Custodianship

CHAPTER 44. Custodianship (7 sections, §§ 4400–4406). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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16 Del. C. ch. 66C — Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices

16 Del. C. ch. 66C

Delaware Code Title 16 Chapter 66C — Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices

CHAPTER 66C. Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices (5 sections, §§ 6601C–6605C). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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16 Del. C. §§ 6631–6636 — Smoke Detectors (ch. 66 subch. IV)

16 Del. C. §§ 6631–6636

Delaware Code Title 16 Chapter 66 Subchapter IV — Smoke Detectors (§§ 6631–6636)

CHAPTER 66. Fire Prevention, Subchapter IV. Smoke Detectors: partial, 6 of 7 sections ingested (§§ 6631–6636). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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31 Del. C. §§ 4032, 4033, 4035, 4036 — The Delaware State Housing Authority

31 Del. C. §§ 4032, 4033, 4035, 4036

Delaware Code Title 31 Chapter 40 — The Delaware State Housing Authority (§§ 4032, 4033, 4035, 4036)

CHAPTER 40. The Delaware State Housing Authority, Subchapter III. Housing Development Fund and Financing of Housing Developments: partial, 4 sections ingested (§§ 4032, 4033, 4035, 4036). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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31 Del. C. §§ 4313, 4315, 4323 — Housing Authority

31 Del. C. §§ 4313, 4315, 4323

Delaware Code Title 31 Chapter 43 — Housing Authority (§§ 4313, 4315, 4323)

CHAPTER 43. Housing Authority: partial, 3 sections ingested (§§ 4313, 4315, 4323). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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16 Del. C. §§ 2601, 2612 — Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act

16 Del. C. §§ 2601, 2612

Delaware Code Title 16 Chapter 26 — Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act (§§ 2601, 2612)

CHAPTER 26. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act: partial, 2 sections ingested (§§ 2601, 2612). § 2612 carries '[For implementation of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 5(1)]'. Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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10 Del. C. ch. 71 — Criminal Nuisance Abatement

10 Del. C. ch. 71 (partial)

Delaware Code Title 10 Chapter 71 — Criminal Nuisance Abatement (11 sections)

CHAPTER 71. Criminal Nuisance Abatement: partial, 11 sections ingested (§§ 7103, 7104, 7107, 7108, 7111, 7113, 7115, 7119, 7126, 7133, 7134). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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6 Del. C. ch. 25E — Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act (partial)

6 Del. C. ch. 25E

Delaware Code Title 6 Chapter 25E — Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act (partial)

CHAPTER 25E. Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act: partial, only these 6 sections ingested (§§ 2503E, 2504E, 2505E, 2506E, 2507E, 2510E). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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16 Del. C. §§ 2201A, 2206A, 2212A — Recovery Housing

16 Del. C. §§ 2201A, 2206A, 2212A

Delaware Code Title 16 Chapter 22A — Recovery Housing (§§ 2201A, 2206A, 2212A)

CHAPTER 22A. Recovery Housing: partial, 3 sections ingested (§§ 2201A, 2206A, 2212A). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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6 Del. C. §§ 2511, 2513, 2525 — Consumer Fraud

6 Del. C. §§ 2511, 2513, 2525

Delaware Code Title 6 Chapter 25 Subchapter II — Consumer Fraud (§§ 2511, 2513, 2525)

CHAPTER 25. Prohibited Trade Practices, Subchapter II. Consumer Fraud: partial, 3 sections ingested (§§ 2511, 2513, 2525). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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22 Del. C. § 802 — Home Rule

22 Del. C. § 802

Delaware Code Title 22 Chapter 8 — Home Rule (§ 802)

CHAPTER 8. Home Rule, Subchapter I. General Provisions: partial, 1 section ingested (§ 802). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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9 Del. C. § 1101 — County Executive and County Council

9 Del. C. § 1101

Delaware Code Title 9 Chapter 11 — County Executive and County Council (§ 1101)

CHAPTER 11. County Executive and County Council, Subchapter I. Powers of the Government of New Castle County: partial, 1 section ingested (§ 1101). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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9 Del. C. § 4110 — Government of Kent County

9 Del. C. § 4110

Delaware Code Title 9 Chapter 41 — Government of Kent County (§ 4110)

CHAPTER 41. Government of Kent County, Subchapter II. Powers and Duties: partial, 1 section ingested (§ 4110). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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9 Del. C. § 7001 — County Government and County Administrators

9 Del. C. § 7001

Delaware Code Title 9 Chapter 70 — County Government and County Administrators (§ 7001)

CHAPTER 70. County Government and County Administrators: partial, 1 section ingested (§ 7001). Source: Delaware Code Online. Verified 2026-10-21.

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