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25 DE Code § 81-416. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 81. Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act|Subchapter IV. Protection of Purchasers|§ 81-416. Statute of limitations for warranties.

§ 81-416. Statute of limitations for warranties. (a) Unless a period of limitation is tolled under § 81-311 of this title or affected by subsection (d) of this section, a judicial proceeding for breach of any obligation arising under § 81-413 or § 81-414 of this title must be commenced within the applicable periods of any applicable statute of limitations or statute of repose but in all events within 6 years after the cause of action accrues. (b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a cause of action for breach of warranty of quality, regardless of the purchaser's lack of knowledge of the breach, accrues:  (1) As to a unit, at the time the purchaser to whom the warranty is first made enters into possession if a possessory interest was conveyed or at the time of acceptance of the instrument of conveyance if a nonpossessory interest was conveyed; and (2) As to each common element, at the time the common element is completed or, if later, as to: (i) a common element that is added to the common interest community by exercise of development rights, at the time the first unit which was added to the condominium by the same exercise of development rights is conveyed to a bona fide purchaser, or (ii) a common element within any other portion of the common interest community, at the time the first unit is conveyed to a bona fide purchaser. (c) If a warranty of quality explicitly extends to future performance or duration of any improvement or component of the common interest community, the cause of action accrues at the time the breach is discovered or at the end of the period for which the warranty explicitly extends, whichever is earlier. (d) During the period of declarant control, the association may authorize an independent committee of the executive board to evaluate and enforce by any lawful means warranty claims involving the common elements, and to compromise those claims. Only members of the executive board elected by unit owners other than the declarant and other persons appointed by those independent members may serve on the committee, and the committee's decision must be free of any control by the declarant or any member of the executive board or officer appointed by the declarant. All costs reasonably incurred by the committee, including attorneys' fees, are common expenses, and must be added to the budget annually adopted by the association under § 81-315 of this title. If the committee is so created, the period of limitation for claims for these warranties begins to run from the date of the first meeting of the committee, regardless of when the period of declarant control terminates. 76 Del. Laws, c. 422, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  82;
25 DE Code § 81-417. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 81. Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act|Subchapter IV. Protection of Purchasers|§ 81-417. Effect of violations on rights of action; attorneys' fees.

§ 81-417. Effect of violations on rights of action; attorneys' fees. (a) If a declarant or any other person subject to this chapter fails to comply with any of its provisions or any provision of the declaration or bylaws, any person or class of persons adversely affected by the failure to comply has a claim for appropriate relief. The court, in an appropriate case, may award court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. (b) Parties to a dispute arising under this chapter, the declaration, or the bylaws may agree to resolve the dispute by any form of binding or nonbinding alternative dispute resolution, but:  (1) A declarant may agree with the association to do so only after the period of declarant control has expired unless the agreement is made with an independent committee of the executive board elected pursuant to § 81-416(d) of this title; and (2) An agreement to submit to any form of binding alternative dispute resolution must be in a writing signed by the parties.76 Del. Laws, c. 422, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  82;
25 DE Code § 81-418. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 81. Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act|Subchapter IV. Protection of Purchasers|§ 81-418. Labeling of promotional material.

§ 81-418. Labeling of promotional material. No promotional material may be displayed or delivered to prospective purchasers which describes or portrays an improvement that is not in existence unless the description or portrayal of the improvement in the promotional material is conspicuously labeled or identified either as “MUST BE BUILT” or as “NEED NOT BE BUILT”. 76 Del. Laws, c. 422, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  82;
25 DE Code § 81-419. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 81. Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act|Subchapter IV. Protection of Purchasers|§ 81-419. Declarant's obligation to complete and restore.

§ 81-419. Declarant's obligation to complete and restore. (a) Except for improvements labeled “NEED NOT BE BUILT,” the declarant shall complete all improvements depicted on any site plan or other graphic representation, including any plats or plans prepared pursuant to § 81-209 of this title, whether or not that site plan or other graphic representation is contained in the public offering statement or in any promotional material distributed by or for the declarant. (b) The declarant is subject to liability for the prompt repair and restoration, to a condition compatible with the remainder of the common interest community, of any portion of the common interest community affected by the exercise of rights reserved pursuant to or created by § 81-210, § 81-211, § 81-212, § 81-213, § 81-215, or § 81-216 of this title. 76 Del. Laws, c. 422, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  82;
25 DE Code § 81-420. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 81. Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act|Subchapter IV. Protection of Purchasers|§ 81-420. Substantial completion of units.

§ 81-420. Substantial completion of units. In the case of a sale of a unit for which delivery of a public offering statement is required, a contract of sale may be executed, but no interest in that unit may be conveyed, until the declaration is recorded and the unit is substantially completed, as evidenced by a recorded certificate of substantial completion executed by an independent registered architect or engineer, or by issuance of a certificate of occupancy authorized by law. 76 Del. Laws, c. 422, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  82;
25 DE Code § 81-421. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 25 - Property|Chapter 81. Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act|Subchapter IV. Protection of Purchasers|§ 81-421. Amendment to public offering statement.

§ 81-421. Amendment to public offering statement. Following execution of a contract of sale by a purchaser, the declarant may not amend any required public offering statement without the approval of such purchaser if the amendment would materially affect the rights of such purchaser. Approval by such purchaser is not required if the amendment is required by any governmental authority or public utility, or if the amendment is made as a result of actions beyond the control of the declarant or in the ordinary course of affairs of the executive board, or if the amendment is required by, or to achieve compliance with the requirements of Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal Housing Authority, Veterans Administration or other governmental agency or their successors. 76 Del. Laws, c. 422, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§  78, 82;
26 DE Code § 101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 101. Short title.

§ 101. Short title. This chapter shall be known and referred to as the “Public Utilities Act of 1974.” 59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 102A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 102A. Public notice.

§ 102A. Public notice. In any matter or proceeding before the Commission, the Commission may decide the manner and method of giving notice to those persons affected by, likely to be affected by or likely to be interested in the matter or proceeding. In making this determination, the Commission shall not be governed by the provisions for notice by publication set out in §§ 10115(b) and 10124(1) of Title 29. Instead, such notice may be made by:  (1) Publication in 1 or more newspapers of general circulation; (2) Delivery, by mail or other means, of a written notice to those directly affected, such as ratepayers or subscribers; (3) A combination of the above 2 procedures; or (4) Any other means which is reasonably likely to afford the affected and interested persons notice of the pendency of the matter so that they have the opportunity to present their views, such as the placement of a notice in a customer's bill. In making its determination, the Commission may consider the nature of the proceedings, the number of persons affected or interested, the ability of alternative means to reach those affected and interested and the comparative costs of the alternative methods. When, under this chapter, a public utility is required to give notice to the public, the Commission shall set the form and manner of such notice. 70 Del. Laws, c. 585, §  3;
26 DE Code § 103. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 103. Composition; appointment; term; qualifications; vacancies; Chairman.

§ 103. Composition; appointment; term; qualifications; vacancies; Chairman. (a) The Public Service Commission is continued except that it shall consist of only 5 members, each of whom shall have been or shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by a majority of the members elected to the Senate. The terms of office of the members of the Commission serving as of June 28, 1974, shall not be affected. Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, each member shall continue to serve out the term for which each such member was originally appointed, and until each such member's successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Each member of the Commission appointed after June 28, 1974, except a member appointed pursuant to subsection (d) of this section to fill an unexpired term, shall be appointed for a term of 5 years from May 1 in the year of that member's appointment, and until that member's successor shall have been appointed and qualified. (b) Not more than 3 of the members of the Commission shall be members of the same political party. One of the members shall be a resident of the City of Wilmington, 2 shall be residents of New Castle County outside of Wilmington, 1 shall be a resident of Kent County and 1 shall be a resident of Sussex County; provided, however, that beginning with the appointment of the member for a term of 5 years beginning as of May 1, 1976, and continuously thereafter, 1 of the members shall be a resident of the City of Wilmington, 1 shall be a resident of New Castle County outside of Wilmington, 1 shall be a resident of Kent County, 1 shall be a resident of Sussex County and 1 shall be a member at large who shall be a resident of this State. (c) A Commissioner shall continue to reside in the political subdivision of which that Commissioner was a resident at the time of the Commissioner's appointment. (d) In case of a vacancy on the Commission for any reason other than expiration of the term of office, the Governor shall fill such vacancy for the unexpired term by and with the consent of a majority of the members elected to the Senate. (e) The Governor shall designate 1 of the Commissioners as Chairman of the Commission who shall serve as Chairman at the pleasure of the Governor. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  102;  57 Del. Laws, c. 139, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 182, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §  12A;  58 Del. Laws, c. 511, §  61;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 1, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
26 DE Code § 104. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 104. Removal of Commissioner.

§ 104. Removal of Commissioner. The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, may remove any member of the Commission for neglect of duty or misconduct in office, giving to the member a copy of the charges against such person and affording an opportunity of being publicly heard in person or by counsel, upon 10 days' notice. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  103;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 105. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 105. Compensation of Commissioners.

§ 105. Compensation of Commissioners. The members of the Commission shall each receive a salary of $6,000 per year, to be paid in equal monthly payments by the Treasurer of the State. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  104;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 383, §  1;
26 DE Code § 106. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 106. Office; seal; rules; meetings.

§ 106. Office; seal; rules; meetings. The Commission shall have such office or offices as may be necessary and shall be provided with all necessary furniture, stationery and supplies, and office appliances. It shall provide itself with a seal for the authentication of its proceedings and orders. It may make all needful rules for its government and other proceedings not inconsistent with this title. It shall meet at such times and places within this State as it may provide by rule or by special order. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  105;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 107. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 107. Quorum.

§ 107. Quorum. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum and shall be sufficient for any action by the Commission; provided, however, that a single Commissioner may sit for the purpose of hearing testimony in any matter provided:  (1) The parties consent; and (2) Any final decision in the matter must be approved by a majority of the members of the Commission.47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  3;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  106;  57 Del. Laws, c. 139, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 182, §  2;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 108. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 108. Personnel.

§ 108. Personnel. Subject to the provision of Title 29, Chapters 25 (Department of Justice) and 59 (Merit System of Personnel Administration), the Commission may appoint, fix the compensation and terms of service, and prescribe the duties and powers of an executive director, a secretary and such officers, accountants, attorneys, experts, engineers, inspectors, clerks and other persons, as it deems necessary for the proper conduct of the work of the Commission. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  1;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  107;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §  12B;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 109. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 109. Disqualification for serving as member or employee of Commission.

§ 109. Disqualification for serving as member or employee of Commission. (a) No person shall be eligible for appointment to or shall hold the office of Commissioner, or be appointed by the Commission to hold any office or position under it, who is a director, officer or employee of any public utility or owns or directly or indirectly controls any stock of any public utility entitled to vote for election of directors. (b) No Commissioner, and no employee, appointee or official engaged in the service of, or in any manner connected with the Commission shall hold any office or position, or be engaged in any business, employment or vocation, the duties of which are incompatible with the duties of his or her office as Commissioner, or his or her employment in the service or in connection with the work of the Commission. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  2;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  108;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 419, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
26 DE Code § 110. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 110. Travel expense.

§ 110. Travel expense. The Commissioners, executive director, secretary and other persons engaged in the service of the Commission shall be entitled to receive from the State their necessary traveling expenses while traveling on the business of the Commission. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  109;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 111. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 111. Expenditures.

§ 111. Expenditures. All expenditures of the Commission, within the limits of its appropriations, including the necessary traveling expenses of the Commissioners, executive director, secretary and other persons engaged in the service of the Commission shall, prior to April 1, 1975, be paid by the State Treasurer out of the general funds of the State on proper voucher therefor approved by the Chairman of the Commission or, at the direction of the Chairman, by the executive director. On and after April 1, 1975, said expenditures of the Commission, within the limits of its appropriations, shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the Delaware Public Utility Regulatory Revolving Fund on proper voucher therefor approved by the Chairman of the Commission or, at the direction of the Chairman, by the executive director. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §§  1, 20;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  110;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 151, §  1;
26 DE Code § 112. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 112. Copies of official documents and orders.

§ 112. Copies of official documents and orders. Copies of all official documents and orders filed or deposited in the office of the Commission, certified by the Chairman or the secretary to be true copies of the original and given under the official seal of the Commission, shall be evidence in like manner as the original in all courts of this State. Such charges may be taxed and collected for such copies as are taxed and collected for like services in the Superior Court of this State. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  17;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  111;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 113. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 113. Testimony by member, employee or investigator of Commission.

§ 113. Testimony by member, employee or investigator of Commission. No member, employee or investigator of the Commission shall be required to give testimony in any court suit to which the Commission is not a party with regard to information obtained by such member or employee in the discharge of official duty. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  10;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  15;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  112;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 118. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 118. Continuation of service for activated Reserve and National Guard military personnel.

§ 118. Continuation of service for activated Reserve and National Guard military personnel. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a person who engages in the distribution and sale of electric, gas, water, sewer service, telecommunications, cable, or satellite television for use or consumption, including municipalities, (a “Service Provider”) shall not discontinue such service to the residence of a Qualifying Customer, as defined in subsection (g) of this section. With respect to telecommunications services, this section shall apply only to the provisioning of dial tone line, touchtone and local usage services. With respect to cable service, this section shall apply only to the provisioning of the most basic tier of television service. (b) A Qualifying Customer may apply for protection from disconnection of such service by notifying the Service Provider that the Qualifying Customer is in need of assistance caused by a reduction in household income as a result of a household member's call to active duty status in the military reserves or National Guard. (c) A Service Provider may request periodic verification of the call to active duty status from the Qualifying Customer. A Service Provider may also request periodic verification of the Qualified Customer's reduction in household income. (d) A Qualifying Customer may receive protection from disconnection under this section for as long as the emergency active duty status continues and for 30 days after that status has ended. (e) A Qualifying Customer receiving assistance under this section shall notify the Service Provider no later than 10 days after the return from active duty status. (f) The protection from disconnection provided under this section does not void or limit the obligation of the Qualifying Customer to pay for such services received. (g) As used in this section, “Qualifying Customer” means:  (1) A residential household where the income is reduced because the customer of record, or the spouse of the customer of record, is a member of the National Guard or the military reserve and is called to active military service by the President of the United States or the Governor of this State during a time of declared national or state emergency of war. (2) Assistance is needed by the residential household to maintain 1 or more of the services subject to this section; and (3) The residential household notifies the Service Provider of the need for assistance and, if requested by the Service Provider, provides verification of the call to active duty status and the reduction in household income.74 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  1;
26 DE Code § 203. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 203.

§ 203. Transferred.