31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4125
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The code official shall keep or cause to be kept records concerning the enforcement of this chapter’s provisions, which records shall be open to public inspection.
Under 31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4125, the designated code official is required to maintain records related to the enforcement of the housing code chapter and to make those records available for public inspection. This provision establishes a transparency obligation, ensuring that enforcement activity is documented and accessible rather than conducted behind closed doors. The rule applies to the official's office as a whole, meaning the duty can be fulfilled by the official or by staff acting on the official's behalf.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to enforcement actions under 31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4125 should be aware that records of any code enforcement proceedings involving their properties are maintained as public documents. Compliant operators generally keep their own copies of inspection reports, notices, and correspondence to cross-reference against the official record. Because these records are open to public inspection, enforcement history associated with a property may be reviewed by prospective tenants, buyers, or other interested parties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 31 Del. C. ch. 41 § 4125, tenants have the right to inspect records that the code official keeps regarding enforcement of the housing code. This means that documentation of inspections, violations, and enforcement actions related to a rental property is generally accessible to the public, including current or prospective tenants. Tenants who want to review enforcement history for a property can contact the relevant code official's office to request access to those records, or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on how to navigate the process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 22, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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