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Know Your LawDE

Which Delaware Laws Actually Govern Your HOA or Condo?

DUCIOA isn't the whole story in Delaware. The Unit Property Act governs older condominiums, and the entity form — incorporated nonprofit vs. unincorporated association — pulls in a separate statute. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Rules & EnforcementDE

When Is a Delaware HOA Rule Unenforceable?

How Delaware's Common Interest Ownership Act and general principles limit HOA rules — reasonableness, consistency with the declaration, proper adoption, and selective enforcement. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Fines & PenaltiesDE

Challenging an HOA Fine in Delaware: What the Law Provides

How Delaware's Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act treats HOA fines — the notice-and-hearing requirement, the reasonableness standard, and where homeowners commonly look for leverage. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Records & TransparencyDE

Getting Your HOA's Records in Delaware: What Owners Are Entitled To

Delaware's Common Interest Ownership Act makes association records open to owners for examination and copying. What the statute covers, how requests generally work, and the fee rule. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Where to Get HelpDE

Delaware's HOA Ombudsperson: A Resource Most States Don't Have

Delaware runs a Common Interest Community Ombudsperson through the Department of Justice to help homeowners and associations with disputes. What the office is, and how it fits alongside the courts. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Liens & ForeclosureDE

Can a Delaware HOA Foreclose Over Unpaid Dues?

How the Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act treats the assessment lien — judicial foreclosure 'in like manner as a mortgage' and the limited priority over a first mortgage. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Meetings & GovernanceDE

Your Right to Attend HOA Meetings in Delaware

How the Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act handles association and board meetings and notice to owners, and why meeting records are a homeowner's tool. Informational, not legal advice.

May 27, 2026 · 2 min read