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1 Del. Admin. Code § 602 § 3.0

Answer to Complaint

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Verified 10/21/2026 · Next check 10/28/2026
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Operative Text

1 Del. Admin. Code § 602 § 3.0
Any written answer of Respondent shall be verified and filed with the Commission within twenty (20) days of receiving the complaint with proof of service showing a copy has been served on the Complainant.
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Plain English

Under 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 3.0, when a respondent receives a formal complaint filed with the Commission, they have a 20-day window to submit a written answer. That answer must be verified (sworn or affirmed) and must include proof that a copy was served on the complainant. This rule establishes both the timing and the procedural requirements for a valid response to a complaint.

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For Property Managers

Under 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 3.0, a landlord or property manager named as a respondent in a Commission complaint generally prepares a written, verified answer and files it within 20 days of receiving the complaint. Compliant operators also ensure that a copy of the answer is served on the complainant and that proof of that service accompanies the filing. Keeping records of the date the complaint was received helps establish that the response was timely submitted.

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

For Tenants

If you have filed a complaint with the Commission, 1 Del. Admin. Code 602 § 3.0 gives the respondent up to 20 days to submit a verified written answer and serve a copy on you. As the complainant, you are entitled to receive that copy as part of the process. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help you understand what to expect after a response is filed and what options may be available if procedural requirements are not followed.

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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