25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7055
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A community owner who raises a homeowner’s rent without complying with this subchapter, must immediately reduce the rent to the amount in effect before the unauthorized increase and rebate the unauthorized rent collected to the homeowners with interest. The Department of Justice has authority over this section.
Under 25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7055, a community owner in Delaware who raises a homeowner's rent without following the procedures required by this subchapter is obligated to immediately roll back the rent to its prior level and return any excess rent collected to the affected homeowners, along with interest on those amounts. The provision establishes that noncompliant rent increases are not simply voidable but carry an affirmative obligation to make homeowners financially whole. Enforcement authority over this section is vested in the Delaware Department of Justice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Community owners operating under 25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7055 are expected to follow all procedural requirements of the subchapter before implementing any rent increase in a manufactured-home community. Operators who skip required steps face an obligation to immediately reverse the increase and refund all amounts collected above the prior rent level, plus interest — meaning noncompliance carries a direct financial cost beyond simply correcting the error. Because the Delaware Department of Justice holds enforcement authority over this section, compliant operators typically maintain clear documentation showing that each rent increase followed the subchapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7055 of Title 25 of the Delaware Code gives homeowners in manufactured-home communities a right to have unauthorized rent increases reversed and to receive a refund of any excess rent paid, with interest, if a community owner failed to follow the subchapter's procedures. Homeowners who believe a rent increase did not comply with the subchapter's requirements may contact the Delaware Department of Justice, which holds enforcement authority over this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Delaware manufactured-housing law can also help homeowners understand what procedural steps a community owner was required to follow before raising rent.
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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