Any mechanics’ liens arising as a result of repairs to or improvements of a unit by a unit owner shall be liens only against such unit. Any mechanics’ liens arising as a result of repairs to or improvements of the common elements, if authorized in writing pursuant to a duly adopted resolution of the council, shall be paid by the council as a common expense and until so paid shall be liens against each unit in a percentage equal to the proportionate share of the common elements relating to such unit.

25 Del. C. 1953, § ?2235; 54 Del. Laws, c. 282.;

Ask a real estate law question, get an answer ASAP!
Thousands of highly rated, verified real estate lawyers.
Specialties include: All Real Estate Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, Foreclosure, Homeowners' Association, Trespassing, Property Law, General Legal and more.
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 25 Sec. 2235

  • Common elements: means and includes:

    a. See Delaware Code Title 25 Sec. 2202

  • Council: means a board of natural individuals of the number stated in the code of regulations all of whom shall be either residents of this State or unit owners, as defined in paragraph (21) of this section, but need not be both, and who shall manage the business operation and affairs of the property on behalf of the unit owners and in compliance with and subject to the provisions of this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 25 Sec. 2202
  • Unit: means a part of the property designed or intended for any type of independent use which has a direct exit to a public street or way, or to a common element or common elements leading to a public street or way, or to an easement or right-of-way leading to a public street or way, and includes the proportionate undivided interest in the common elements which is assigned thereto in the declaration or any amounts thereof. See Delaware Code Title 25 Sec. 2202
  • Unit owner: means the person or persons owning a unit. See Delaware Code Title 25 Sec. 2202