31 Del. C. §§ 4313, 4315, 4323 § 4315
Supervision of projects by the DSHA
Operative Text
Whenever any project of any agency, including public or private organizations or corporations, is financed in whole or in part by this State pursuant to Chapter 40 of this title, the Housing Director of DSHA may: (1) Order any agency undertaking or operating a project to make, at its expense, such repairs and improvements as will preserve or promote the health and safety of the occupants of buildings and structures owned or operated by such agency; (2) Order all such agencies to do such acts as may be necessary to comply with the law, the rules and regulations adopted by the Housing Director by the terms of any project approved by the Housing Director, or to refrain from doing any acts in violation thereof; (3) Examine all such agencies and keep informed as to their general condition, their capitalization and the manner in which their property is constructed, leased, operated or managed; (4) By the Housing Director’s duly authorized agents, enter in or upon and inspect the property, equipment, buildings, plants, offices, apparatus and devices of any such agency, examine all books, contracts, records, documents and papers of any such agency and, by subpoena duces tecum issued by DSHA, compel the production thereof; (5) In the Housing Director’s discretion prescribe uniform methods and forms of keeping accounts, records and books to be observed by such agencies and to prescribe or order accounts in which particular outlays and receipts shall be entered, charged or credited; (6) Require every such agency to file with DSHA an annual report setting forth such information as the Housing Director may require verified by the oath of a duly authorized representative of the agency. Such report shall be in the form, cover the period and be filed at the time prescribed by the Housing Director. The Housing Director may further require answers to questions upon which the Housing Director or DSHA may desire information and may also require such agency to file periodic reports in the form covering the period at the time prescribed by the Housing Director; (7) From time to time make, amend and repeal rules and regulations for carrying into effect this chapter.
Under 31 Del. C. §§ 4313, 4315, and 4323, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and its Housing Director are granted broad supervisory authority over any housing project that receives full or partial state financing under Chapter 40 of Title 31. This authority includes the power to order repairs, mandate legal compliance, inspect properties and records, standardize accounting practices, and require regular reporting from participating agencies. The provision establishes DSHA as an active oversight body with tools ranging from on-site inspections to subpoena power over documents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Organizations and corporations operating state-financed housing projects under 31 Del. C. §§ 4313, 4315, and 4323 are subject to ongoing DSHA supervision as a condition of that financing. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in good repair, keep accurate and accessible books and records in formats DSHA may prescribe, and submit annual and periodic reports verified by an authorized representative. Operators also typically ensure that staff understand DSHA's right to enter and inspect premises and compel document production, so that any such review proceeds without obstruction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing projects financed by the State of Delaware may benefit from the oversight framework established by 31 Del. C. §§ 4313, 4315, and 4323, which empowers DSHA to order health- and safety-related repairs at the operator's expense. If conditions in a state-financed project appear to fall below safe or habitable standards, tenants may consider contacting DSHA directly, as the agency has authority to compel corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Delaware housing law can help residents understand how DSHA's supervisory powers may be relevant to their situation.
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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