Delaware Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Delaware landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
5
out of 10
Neutral
Key Law Summary — Delaware
🏦
Security Deposit Max
1 month
📋
Eviction Notice
5 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
60 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
12 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
5%
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$40–$90
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Delaware
→No rent control
⚖ Tenant Rights in Delaware
→Habitability
→12-hr entry notice
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Condition of premises
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Delaware
1
Serve Notice
5-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 5 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $40–$90
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 60 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score5/10
Eviction Avg60 days
Notice Period5 days
Entry Notice12hr