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Delaware Landlord-Tenant Laws

This overview summarizes common Delaware landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Delaware Code Title 25). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.

Delaware at a glance: Security deposit limit: 1 month rent. Return deadline: 20 days after move-out. Month-to-month notice: 60 days. Source: Delaware Code Title 25.
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Security Deposit Laws

Maximum Deposit:

1 month rent

Return Deadline:

20 days after move-out

Interest Required:

No statutory requirement

Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.

Eviction Notice Requirements

Nonpayment of Rent:

5 days notice

Lease Violation:

7 days notice

Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.

Notice to Vacate

Month-to-Month Lease:

60 days notice

Fixed-Term Lease:

No notice required if lease ends

Late Rent Fees

Grace Period:

5

Maximum Late Fee:

5% of monthly rent

Additional Regulations

Rent Control:

No statewide rent control

Landlord Entry Notice:

2 days

Primary statute reference: Delaware Code Title 25

When to use Delaware document templates

Use LeaseCraft templates when you need editable PDF or DOCX lease and notice forms built for Delaware landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the sidebar.

Common mistakes in Delaware

  • Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
  • Missing the 20-day security deposit return window
  • Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts

Frequently asked questions

In Delaware, the commonly cited limit is 1 month rent. Return timing is typically 20 days after move-out. Confirm current rules in Delaware Code Title 25.

Delaware month-to-month tenancies typically require 60 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.

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