Property Management
Under Delaware landlord-tenant law, a landlord who fails to make a required repair after receiving written notice from the tenant may face:
AOnly a fine from the county
BTenant's right to repair-and-deduct or to withhold rent (if legally permitted)✓ Correct
CAutomatic lease termination by the tenant
DNo consequences unless the tenant files a lawsuit
Explanation
Under Delaware law, if a landlord fails to make essential repairs after proper written notice, the tenant may have the right to repair-and-deduct the cost from rent or, in serious habitability cases, to treat the lease as constructively terminated.
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