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2025 Delaware Code
Title 31 - Welfare
Chapter 41. DELAWARE STATE HOUSING CODE
Subchapter I. Applicability and Adoption
§ 4102. Purpose.
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31 DE Code § 4102 (2025)
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§ 4102. Purpose. 65 Del. Laws, c. 153, § 1;
This chapter is intended to protect the public safety, health and welfare in existing residential structures and on existing residential premises, as hereinafter provided by:
(1) Establishing minimum maintenance standards for existing residential structures and premises for basic equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, heat and sanitation; for safety from fire; for space; and for safe and sanitary maintenance of existing structures and premises;
(2) Fixing the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of all structures; and
(3) Providing for administration, enforcement and penalties.
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