HOA rules in Delaware

Delaware unifies condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities under DUCIOA, 25 Del. C. Chapter 81, for common interest communities created after September 30, 2009 (with small-community, limited-expense, nonresidential, and other exceptions). Many preexisting communities remain under the Unit Property Act (Chapter 22) for creation mechanics but are reached by listed DUCIOA management sections (including assessments, liens, records, and certain board rules). Confirm applicability under §§ 81-116–81-122, then confirm the current Delaware Code Online text and your documents. This page is general information, not legal advice.

Under § 81-302(a)(11), after notice and an opportunity to be heard, the association may levy reasonable fines for declaration, bylaw, and rule violations. The retrieved text does not set a numbered hearing-request day count or a statutory dollar fine cap. Do not invent either.

The association has a statutory lien for assessments and (unless the declaration provides otherwise) related fees, late charges, fines, and interest (§ 81-316). Recording the declaration perfects the lien. Limited six-month common-expense priority over certain first/second security interests is available if contact information and a statement of lien are recorded as required. Records must be available upon 5 days' written notice identifying purpose and specific records (§ 81-318). Delaware has no statewide HOA ombudsman on this page.

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