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6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4617

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effective 10/21/2026DelawareFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4617
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to invalidate or limit any law of the State or any political subdivision thereof that grants, guarantees or protects the same rights as are granted by this chapter, but any law of the State or any political subdivision thereof that purports to require or permit any action that would be a discriminatory housing practice under this chapter shall to that extent be invalid.
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Plain English

Section 4617 of Delaware's fair housing law (6 Del. C. ch. 46) establishes how the chapter interacts with other state and local laws. It preserves any state or local law that offers the same or stronger fair housing protections, meaning those laws remain fully in force alongside this chapter. However, any state or local law that would require or allow conduct that this chapter defines as discriminatory housing practice is rendered invalid to that extent.

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For Property Managers

Under 6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4617, property owners and managers operating in Delaware must recognize that local ordinances or other state laws may layer additional fair housing protections on top of the statewide chapter. A compliant operator generally reviews both state and any applicable local fair housing rules to ensure their policies do not run afoul of either. If a local rule appears to authorize a practice that the chapter would classify as discriminatory, that local rule does not provide a valid defense.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 4617 of 6 Del. C. ch. 46 means that tenants in Delaware may benefit from fair housing protections found in local ordinances or other state laws, in addition to those in this chapter, as long as those local rules are at least as protective. If a landlord claims that a local rule permits a practice that would otherwise be discriminatory under this chapter, that local rule is invalid to that extent and cannot be used to justify the conduct. Tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices may explore filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand what avenues are available.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

6 Del. C. ch. 46
6 Del. C. § 4602
6 Del. C. ch. 46
6 Del. C. ch. 46
6 Del. C. ch. 46
6 Del. C. ch. 46
6 Del. C. § 4610
6 Del. C. § 4618
6 Del. C. § 4607
6 Del. C. § 4610
6 Del. C. § 4614
6 Del. C. § 4610
6 Del. C. § 4613
6 Del. C. § 4619
6 Del. C. § 4602
6 Del. C. § 4603
6 Del. C. § 4603A
6 Del. C. § 4614
6 Del. C. § 4612
6 Del. C. § 4610
6 Del. C. § 4610
6 Del. C. § 4611
6 Del. C. § 4613
6 Del. C. § 4606

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Source Information

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