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6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4620

Criminal jurisdiction

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

Operative Text

6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4620
The Superior Court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over all criminal violations of this chapter.
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Plain English

Under 6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4620, any criminal charges arising from violations of Delaware's residential landlord-tenant code must be heard exclusively in the Superior Court. No other court in Delaware has the authority to initially hear such criminal cases. This provision establishes a clear jurisdictional boundary for criminal enforcement of the chapter's requirements.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under Delaware's residential landlord-tenant law should be aware that 6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4620 places criminal enforcement of this chapter solely within the Superior Court's jurisdiction. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of their practices to demonstrate adherence to the chapter's requirements in any forum. Understanding which court handles criminal matters under this chapter helps operators recognize the seriousness of potential criminal violations.

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

For Tenants

Under 6 Del. C. ch. 46 § 4620, tenants should know that criminal violations of Delaware's residential landlord-tenant chapter are handled exclusively by the Superior Court, not lower courts. If a tenant believes a landlord has committed a criminal violation of this chapter, that matter would be pursued through the Superior Court system rather than through a local or justice of the peace court. Tenant-rights organizations in Delaware can help explain what conduct under this chapter may rise to the level of a criminal violation and what reporting options may be 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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