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Delaware (statewide), DE lead-safe rental rules

Pre-1978 rental units must be certified lead free or lead safe by a lead inspector before a new tenant (small owners), once the law is implemented (no later than March 1, 2028)

The rule: Pre-1978 rental units must be certified lead free or lead safe by a lead inspector before a new tenant (small owners), once the law is implemented (no later than March 1, 2028)
How often: before each new tenancy, after implementation
Fees & fines: Up to $100/day per unit for no certificate; $50/day for not giving a tenant the certificate
Who can inspect: Department-approved lead inspector
Applies at: state (25 Del. C. ch. 54, 2025) level
Official source: law.justia.com/codes/delaware/title-25/chapter-54/section-5402/…
Last checked: 2026-10-20

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Delaware lead-safe certificate law takes effect no later than March 1, 2028.

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Delaware (statewide): Up to $100/day per unit for no certificate; $50/day for not giving a tenant the certificate source

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