Delaware Statutes
§ 81-203 — Construction and validity of declaration and bylaws
Delaware § 81-203
JurisdictionDelaware
Title25
PartCommon Interests and Ownership of Real Estate
Ch. 81DELAWARE UNIFORM COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT
Subch.Creation, Alteration, and Termination of Common Interest
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Del. Code tit. 25, § 81-203 (2026).
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(a)All provisions of the declaration and bylaws are severable.
(b)The rule against perpetuities does not apply to defeat any provision of the declaration, bylaws or rules.
(c)In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the declaration and the bylaws, the declaration prevails.
(d)Title to a unit and common elements is not rendered unmarketable or otherwise affected by reason of an insubstantial failure of the declaration to comply with this chapter. Whether a substantial failure impairs marketability is not affected by this chapter.
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Legislative History
76 Del. Laws, c. 422, § 2 ; 77 Del. Laws, c. 91, §§ 23, 24, 82
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