In any action, pleading or motion under this chapter, the Administrative Hearing Office, Panel or court hearing or reviewing the matter, may in its discretion, award attorneys' fees, costs and expenses to the respondent or defendant if an action was brought for an improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation.
Structure Delaware Code
§ 4601. Declaration of purpose and construction.
§ 4603. Discrimination in sale or rental of housing and other prohibited practices.
§ 4604. Discrimination in residential real estate-related transactions.
§ 4605. Discrimination in provision of brokerage services.
§ 4606. Aiding discriminatory practices.
§ 4607. Exemptions in certain situations.
§ 4609. Education and conciliation.
§ 4610. Administrative enforcement; preliminary matters.
§ 4611. Subpoenas; giving of evidence.
§ 4612. Enforcement by Commission.
§ 4613. Enforcement by private persons.
§ 4614. Enforcement by the Attorney General.
§ 4615. Fees, costs and expenses for respondent or defendant.
§ 4616. Rules to implement chapter.
§ 4618. Interference, coercion or intimidation.
§ 4619. Prohibition of intimidation, violations and penalties.