1 Del. Admin. Code § 602 § 13.0
Recovery of Attorney’s Fees, Costs, and Expenses
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13.1 Any party seeking to recover attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses shall file a motion and affidavit detailing the time spent and fees incurred no later than the close of any hearing held before the Panel. 13.2 A motion filed by a Respondent shall state with particularity the improper purpose that would permit recovery of attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses as provided pursuant to 6 Del.C. §4615.
Under 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 13.0, any party in a Panel proceeding who wants to recover attorney's fees, costs, and expenses must submit a formal motion accompanied by an affidavit that itemizes the time spent and fees incurred, and this submission must be made no later than the close of the hearing. When a Respondent files such a motion, the motion must specifically identify the improper purpose that justifies fee recovery under 6 Del. C. § 4615. This provision sets both a procedural deadline and a substantive pleading requirement for fee-recovery requests.
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Property owners or managers who are Respondents in a Panel proceeding and believe they are entitled to recover attorney's fees, costs, and expenses under 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 13.0 generally ensure that their motion is filed before the hearing closes and that it articulates with particularity the improper purpose as required by 6 Del. C. § 4615. Compliant operators typically maintain detailed records of time spent and fees incurred throughout the proceeding so that the required affidavit can be prepared accurately and submitted on time. Missing the deadline or failing to describe the improper purpose with sufficient specificity are common procedural pitfalls in fee-recovery motions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who are parties to a Panel proceeding should be aware that under 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 13.0, any request for attorney's fees, costs, and expenses—by either side—must be raised by motion and affidavit before the hearing concludes. If a Respondent files a fee-recovery motion against a tenant, that motion must specifically identify an improper purpose as defined under 6 Del. C. § 4615, which sets a meaningful threshold for such claims. Tenants who receive or wish to file a fee-recovery motion may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how this procedural rule applies to their circumstances.
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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