Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'certificate of occupancy' (CO) in Delaware?
AA certificate showing the property is occupied by a tenant
BA government-issued document confirming a building meets code requirements and is safe for occupancy✓ Correct
CA certificate from the HOA approving a new owner's move-in
DA deed acknowledging occupancy by the new owner
Explanation
A certificate of occupancy (CO) is issued by the local building department after inspection confirms that a newly constructed or renovated building complies with building codes and is safe for occupancy.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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