6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2510E
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(a) The Attorney General shall have the same authority to enforce and carry out this chapter as is granted by Chapter 25 of Title 29 and by §§ 2511 to 2527 and 2531 to 2536 of this title. (b) If a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction finds that any person has violated this chapter, the Attorney General, upon petition to the court or tribunal, shall recover from the person, on behalf of the State, in addition to all costs, a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation pursuant to § 2533 of this title. Where such violation is wilful, each day that a wilful violation continues shall be considered a separate violation. (c) For the purpose of this chapter, a “wilful violation” occurs when the party committing the violation knew that the party’s conduct was of the nature prohibited by this chapter.
Section 2510E of Delaware's 6 Del. C. ch. 25E establishes how this chapter is enforced. The Delaware Attorney General holds broad authority to pursue violations, and when a court or tribunal finds that someone has broken the rules, a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation may be imposed on behalf of the State. Importantly, if a violation is found to be willful—meaning the violating party knew their conduct was prohibited—each day the violation continues counts as a separate, independent violation, which can multiply the total penalties significantly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under 6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2510E should be aware that the Delaware Attorney General has broad enforcement powers and can seek civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation in court. Compliant operators generally maintain clear, documented policies and practices that align with the chapter's requirements, so that no conduct could be characterized as knowing or willful noncompliance. Because willful violations can be counted day by day, operators typically act promptly to correct any identified issues rather than allowing a potential violation to persist.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2510E, tenants who believe this chapter has been violated may report concerns to the Delaware Attorney General's office, which has the authority to investigate and pursue civil penalties against violators. The provision's willfulness standard—where knowing conduct that violates the chapter can result in per-day penalties—may be relevant context when documenting and reporting ongoing issues. Tenant-rights organizations in Delaware can help individuals understand what conduct this chapter covers and what reporting or complaint 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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