Delaware Real Estate Exam Questions
and Answers | Get it 100% Correct!!
How many days notice does the landlord need to give the tenant for rent
increase? - ✔✔60 days
Landlords who accept cash payments must give a cash receipt within how many
days of receiving cash? - ✔✔15 days and maintain records of all cash receipt
records for at least 3 years
Landlords must give how much notice to tenants before entering property for
maintenance, repairs, routine inspections, which must take place during normal
business hours? - ✔✔48 hours
Landlords must give tenants what 2 things? - ✔✔1. A copy of any written
agreement at no charge
2. A copy of the summary of the code published by the Consumer Protection
Unit of the attorney general's office
If the landlord increases rent, you have how many days from the notice to say
whether or not you will be terminating the lease at the end of the 60 days -
✔✔15 days
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,If the landlord fails to produce heat, electricity, water, or any other dangerous
condition for at least 5 days and he does nothing about what can you as a
tenant do - ✔✔File a petition with the Justice of the Peace Court
If the tenant violates lease terms, how many days can the landlord give the
tenant to remedy the situation? - ✔✔7 days or the landlord will terminate the
tenancy and file an eviction lawsuit.
How many days grace period for leases longer than one month? - ✔✔5 days
Late fees must not be more than what percent of rent? - ✔✔5%
What is Delaware transfer tax (usually)? - ✔✔4%
TRUE OR FALSE: Transfer tax is split equally between the buyer and seller,
unless the parties agree otherwsiw - ✔✔TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: First-time homebuyers receive an exemption from the county
transfer tax, but NO discount from the state - ✔✔TRUE
A transfer tax was included in the closing costs? When is the transfer tax due? -
✔✔When the deed transferring the property to the buyers is recorded
What is a special warranty deed? - ✔✔Protects sellers from title claims or liens
originating prior to ownership.
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,What is a general warranty deed? - ✔✔Guarantees a free and clear title for the
property's entire history (Seller is responsible for compensating the buyer
should a claim arise)
The deed must be recorded where? - ✔✔In the county where the property is
located
Any encroachments or title issues must be disclosed on what? - ✔✔Sellers
Disclosure of Real Property Condition Report
Delaware recognizes three forms of co-ownership. What are they? - ✔✔1. Joint
Tenancy
2. Tenancy in Common
3. Tenancy by entirety
Tenancy in Common - ✔✔Co-ownership of property in which each party owns
an undivided interest that passes to his or her heirs at death.
Two types of Concurrent States - ✔✔Tenancy in common and Joint Tennacy
Estate in severalty is what - ✔✔When you own a home alone
The granting clause in the deed must state what to create a joint tenancy.? -
✔✔"to be held as joint tenants and not as tenants in common"
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, In Delaware, every ______ contract to purchase property must contain a notice
to buyers that services, such as water and sewer, may not be available. The text
of the notice is stipulated in the Delaware Code. - ✔✔Unimproved land
The buyer may choose to waive the ___________________________ if access to
water and a sewage system isn't an issue for the planned use of the property -
✔✔provision
How many protected classes are under the DE Fair Housing Act? - ✔✔13
What are the 7 protected classes? - ✔✔Race, Color, National origin, religion,
sex, familial status, and disability
What are the 6 protected classes that DE has added? - ✔✔Creed, Sexual
orientation, Marital Status, Age, Gender Identity, Source of income
How many members are in the Delaware State Human Relations Commission
and what are they responsible for? - ✔✔28 (The governor appoints 7 members
from each county(3), plus 7 members who are not county specific) and
responsible for enforcing Delaware Fair Housing Laws
Complaints of housing discrimination are received by who? - ✔✔The Division of
Human Relations (This division may also proactively investigate housing
practices to determine if discriminatory practices exist)
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and Answers | Get it 100% Correct!!
How many days notice does the landlord need to give the tenant for rent
increase? - ✔✔60 days
Landlords who accept cash payments must give a cash receipt within how many
days of receiving cash? - ✔✔15 days and maintain records of all cash receipt
records for at least 3 years
Landlords must give how much notice to tenants before entering property for
maintenance, repairs, routine inspections, which must take place during normal
business hours? - ✔✔48 hours
Landlords must give tenants what 2 things? - ✔✔1. A copy of any written
agreement at no charge
2. A copy of the summary of the code published by the Consumer Protection
Unit of the attorney general's office
If the landlord increases rent, you have how many days from the notice to say
whether or not you will be terminating the lease at the end of the 60 days -
✔✔15 days
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COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER:
619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY STATEMENT
,If the landlord fails to produce heat, electricity, water, or any other dangerous
condition for at least 5 days and he does nothing about what can you as a
tenant do - ✔✔File a petition with the Justice of the Peace Court
If the tenant violates lease terms, how many days can the landlord give the
tenant to remedy the situation? - ✔✔7 days or the landlord will terminate the
tenancy and file an eviction lawsuit.
How many days grace period for leases longer than one month? - ✔✔5 days
Late fees must not be more than what percent of rent? - ✔✔5%
What is Delaware transfer tax (usually)? - ✔✔4%
TRUE OR FALSE: Transfer tax is split equally between the buyer and seller,
unless the parties agree otherwsiw - ✔✔TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: First-time homebuyers receive an exemption from the county
transfer tax, but NO discount from the state - ✔✔TRUE
A transfer tax was included in the closing costs? When is the transfer tax due? -
✔✔When the deed transferring the property to the buyers is recorded
What is a special warranty deed? - ✔✔Protects sellers from title claims or liens
originating prior to ownership.
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COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER:
619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY STATEMENT
,What is a general warranty deed? - ✔✔Guarantees a free and clear title for the
property's entire history (Seller is responsible for compensating the buyer
should a claim arise)
The deed must be recorded where? - ✔✔In the county where the property is
located
Any encroachments or title issues must be disclosed on what? - ✔✔Sellers
Disclosure of Real Property Condition Report
Delaware recognizes three forms of co-ownership. What are they? - ✔✔1. Joint
Tenancy
2. Tenancy in Common
3. Tenancy by entirety
Tenancy in Common - ✔✔Co-ownership of property in which each party owns
an undivided interest that passes to his or her heirs at death.
Two types of Concurrent States - ✔✔Tenancy in common and Joint Tennacy
Estate in severalty is what - ✔✔When you own a home alone
The granting clause in the deed must state what to create a joint tenancy.? -
✔✔"to be held as joint tenants and not as tenants in common"
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COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER:
619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY STATEMENT
, In Delaware, every ______ contract to purchase property must contain a notice
to buyers that services, such as water and sewer, may not be available. The text
of the notice is stipulated in the Delaware Code. - ✔✔Unimproved land
The buyer may choose to waive the ___________________________ if access to
water and a sewage system isn't an issue for the planned use of the property -
✔✔provision
How many protected classes are under the DE Fair Housing Act? - ✔✔13
What are the 7 protected classes? - ✔✔Race, Color, National origin, religion,
sex, familial status, and disability
What are the 6 protected classes that DE has added? - ✔✔Creed, Sexual
orientation, Marital Status, Age, Gender Identity, Source of income
How many members are in the Delaware State Human Relations Commission
and what are they responsible for? - ✔✔28 (The governor appoints 7 members
from each county(3), plus 7 members who are not county specific) and
responsible for enforcing Delaware Fair Housing Laws
Complaints of housing discrimination are received by who? - ✔✔The Division of
Human Relations (This division may also proactively investigate housing
practices to determine if discriminatory practices exist)
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