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Delaware notice to vacate

How much notice a tenant and a landlord must give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Delaware, and the statute that controls — verified July 2026.

Best-effort summary, verified July 2026. Notice rules change, and many cities add stricter just-cause or longer-notice ordinances a summary can't capture. Confirm with the linked source or a licensed attorney. This is not legal advice.
Tenant's notice
60 days
Landlord's notice
60 days
Controlling statute

Ending a month-to-month tenancy in Delaware

Tenant: 60 days.

Landlord: 60 days; no cause required (the period begins the first day of the month after actual notice). Delaware is unusual in requiring a full 60 days; the clock starts the first of the following month.

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Frequently asked questions

How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Delaware?

60 days. Give it in writing and keep proof of delivery. Verified July 2026 against 25 Del. C. § 5106(d).

How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Delaware?

60 days; no cause required (the period begins the first day of the month after actual notice). Delaware is unusual in requiring a full 60 days; the clock starts the first of the following month.

Can a landlord end a month-to-month tenancy without cause in Delaware?

Generally yes, with proper notice: 60 days; no cause required (the period begins the first day of the month after actual notice) Confirm with 25 Del. C. § 5106(d) and any local ordinance.

What statute governs notice to vacate in Delaware?

25 Del. C. § 5106(d). The source text is at https://law.justia.com/codes/delaware/title-25/chapter-51/subchapter-i/section-5106/.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is a best-effort summary compiled from a cited source and verified July 2026. Notice rules change and many cities add stricter just-cause or longer-notice ordinances a summary can't capture. Confirm with the current statute or a licensed attorney before relying on it.

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