State Landlord Laws
Delaware Landlord
Tenant Laws
Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a Delaware landlord.
Delaware Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
After the first year of tenancy, the deposit cannot exceed 1 month's rent (25 Del. C. § 5514). During the first year, no statutory limit applies. Must be returned within 20 days.
5-day notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment. 60-day notice required to terminate a month-to-month tenancy.
Delaware has no rent control laws statewide or at the local level.
- ›Move-in checklist
- ›Landlord's address for notices
- ›Bed bug disclosure
- ›Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
After the notice period, Delaware's Justice of the Peace Court handles evictions, typically scheduling hearings within 2–3 weeks.
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