25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7014
Modified Table of Consanguinity
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Degrees of relationship of family members designated by the number in the box with the relationship in the following table: Table of Consanguinity
Section 7014 of Delaware's residential landlord-tenant code (25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7014) establishes a formal reference table—called the Modified Table of Consanguinity—that assigns numerical degree values to specific family relationships. This table is used elsewhere in the chapter to determine which relatives qualify under provisions that turn on family membership or kinship. The table itself does not create rights or obligations on its own; it serves as a definitional tool that gives precise meaning to the term 'family member' as used throughout the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7014, operators who must evaluate whether a person qualifies as a 'family member' for any purpose under Chapter 70—such as occupancy, succession, or notice requirements—refer to the Modified Table of Consanguinity to determine the applicable degree of relationship. Compliant property managers familiarize themselves with how the table assigns numerical degrees so that family-related determinations are made consistently and in accordance with the statute. Keeping a working reference to § 7014 alongside any lease provisions or policies that invoke family status helps ensure those policies are applied correctly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7014 of 25 Del. C. ch. 70 provides the definitional backbone for any part of Delaware's residential landlord-tenant law that depends on whether someone is a qualifying family member. If a landlord's decision—such as one involving occupancy rights or a lease-related notice—turns on a family relationship, tenants can look to § 7014's table to understand how the law categorizes that relationship by degree. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Delaware landlord-tenant law can help explain how the table applies to a particular family situation under the broader chapter.
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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