Rental Inspections in Delaware (2026)
4 rules on the books across Delaware, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Inspection Programs
Proactive rental inspection programs, registration requirements, systematic and periodic inspection cycles, what inspectors check, and the fees landlords pay to fund them.
Wilmington
Significant RestrictionsWilmington requires every rental dwelling to pass a licenses-and-inspections inspection every two years…
Read full rule →New Castle County
Some RestrictionsNew Castle County runs a random rental inspection program, aiming to inspect 5% or more of registered rental units…
Read full rule →Tenant Complaint Process
How tenants can file complaints about code violations, what triggers a city inspection, and protections against landlord retaliation for reporting issues.
New Castle County
Some RestrictionsNew Castle County inspects rental units on a complaint basis under Sec. 19.03.002. The Department of Land Use must give…
Read full rule →Wilmington
Some RestrictionsWilmington tenants and owners can request a Housing Code inspection anytime, and the enforcement officer must…
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