The following is a comprehensive collection of articles and videos for Delaware landlord-tenant laws based on the Delaware Code Title 25 Landlord-Tenant Residential Code Chapters 51, 53, and 55:
Certain arrangements are excluded under the law, see Delaware Exclusions to Landlord Tenant Code.
Landlord Obligations
- Delaware Fair Housing Laws for Landlords
- Delaware Landlord Obligation to Maintain Rental Property
- Delaware Landlord Must Provide Essential Services
Tenant Obligations
- Delaware Tenant Obligation to Maintain Rental Property
- Delaware Tenant Obligation to Report Problems
- Delaware Tenant Must Follow Landlord Rules and Regulations
Landlord Prohibited Conduct
- Delaware Landlord May Not Charge Certain Upfront Fees
- Delaware Landlord Nonrefundable Fees are Prohibited
- Delaware Unlawful Eviction or Exclusion of Tenant Prohibited
- Delaware Landlord Retaliation Against Tenant Prohibited
Rent and Security Deposits
- Delaware Landlord Rent Amount and Late Fees
- Delaware Penalties for Tenant Failure to Pay Rent
- Delaware Landlord Security Deposit Laws
- Incl. charging an application fee
- Incl. pet deposits
- Delaware Landlord and Tenant Surety Bond Laws
Rental Agreements
- Delaware Landlord Lease Disclosure Requirements
- Delaware Term and Termination of Rental Agreement
- Delaware Prohibited Rental Agreement Provisions
- Delaware Lease Agreements Must be Mutual and Dependent
- Delaware Renewing a Lease Subject to Modification
- Incl. termination notice requirements
- Incl. failure to provide notice to renew or terminate
- Delaware Restrictions on Tenant Subleasing and Assignments
- Delaware Landlord Remedy for Tenant Holding Over
- Delaware Laws for Unsigned Rental Agreements
Early Lease Termination
- Delaware Tenant May Terminate if Property isn’t Ready
- Delaware Landlord Failure to Deliver Possession of Property
- Delaware Tenant May Terminate if Landlord Fails to Maintain Property
- Delaware Tenant’s Right to Early Termination
Eviction
- Delaware Landlord Termination of Room for Rent in Residence
- Delaware Landlord Remedies for Tenant Noncompliance
- Incl. option for tenant to cure or face eviction
- Incl. option for landlord to fix and bill tenant for repairs
- Delaware Landlord Notice Delivery Requirements
Access to Rental Property
- Delaware Tenant Obligation to Permit Landlord Access
- Delaware Landlord Remedy for Tenant Refusing Access
- Incl. tenant liability for refusing
- Incl. landlord liability for theft or damage
Tenant Absence or Abandonment
Maintenance and Repairs
- Delaware Tenant Right to Repair and Deduct Rent
- Delaware Tenant Remedies for Fire and Casualty Damage