25 Del. C. § 5402

a. No lead inspectors approved by the Department are available to provide an inspection of the rental unit prior to the certification deadline. The landlord must show evidence that the landlord contacted at least 3 lead inspectors to schedule an inspection before the certification deadline.

b. The landlord shows in good faith that it is a significant economic burden for the landlord to comply with the statutory deadlines required under subsection (a) of this section. Good faith includes evidence that the landlord has applied to the lead-based paint hazard control grant and loan program for assistance under § 5408 of this chapter. If there are no funds in the lead-based paint hazard control grant and loan program and compliance with this chapter is a significant economic burden, the landlord must receive a deferment.

c. No contractors certified to perform lead-abatement or remediation work are available to complete any required lead abatement or remediation work prior to the certification deadline. The landlord must provide evidence to the Department that the landlord contacted at least 3 certified contractors before the certification deadline.

d. The property is a multi-unit property and qualifies for deferment under subsection (g) of this section.

(3) The length of the certificate deferment may not exceed 6 months, except as permitted under subsection (g) of this section. The Department may issue an additional deferment if the applicant shows that the circumstances under paragraph (c)(2) of this section continue to exist and the landlord is acting in good faith.