1 Del. Admin. Code § 602 § Introduction
1 Delaware Administrative Code § 602 — Fair Housing Regulations
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Pursuant to the authority granted to the Human Relations Commission under 6 Del.C. §4616 of the Delaware Fair Housing Act, and in accordance with the applicable requirements of The Administrative Procedures Act, the Human Relations Commission has adopted these rules and regulations to carry out the Delaware Fair Housing Act (The Act). These regulations shall govern individual cases over which the Human Relations Commission and the Division of Human Relations have jurisdiction pursuant to 6 Del.C., Ch. 46. These procedural regulations are intended to carry out the Delaware Fair Housing Act prohibiting unlawful discrimination in housing, and to enable the Commission to achieve equal or greater protection, thereby allowing eligibility for certain Federal funding necessary to carry out this function as a substantially equivalent agency. These rules and regulations are specific to the processing of complaints of unlawful housing discrimination under the Delaware Fair Housing Act. The Commission believes these rules and regulations are necessary to ensure the appropriate administration of the Fair Housing Act and in order that the commission will be regarded as a substantially equivalent agency.
The Introduction to 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 establishes the legal foundation and purpose of the Delaware Human Relations Commission's procedural rules for fair housing. These rules were adopted under the authority of the Delaware Fair Housing Act (6 Del.C. §4616) and the Administrative Procedures Act to govern how housing discrimination complaints are processed. The regulations are designed to prohibit unlawful housing discrimination and to position the Commission as a 'substantially equivalent agency,' which allows it to receive certain federal funding tied to that status.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 1 Del. Admin. Code 602's Introduction, property owners and managers operating in Delaware are subject to the procedural framework established by the Human Relations Commission for handling fair housing complaints. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the Delaware Fair Housing Act (6 Del.C., Ch. 46) and understand that the Commission has jurisdiction to investigate and process discrimination complaints against them. Knowing that the Commission operates as a federally recognized substantially equivalent agency signals that its enforcement carries weight comparable to federal fair housing oversight.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
The Introduction to 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 confirms that Delaware tenants who believe they have experienced unlawful housing discrimination have access to a formal complaint process administered by the Human Relations Commission and the Division of Human Relations under 6 Del.C., Ch. 46. Because the Commission is recognized as a substantially equivalent agency, tenants may have the option of pursuing remedies at either the state or federal level. Tenants seeking to understand their rights or explore complaint options may consult the Delaware Division of Human Relations directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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