Notice to Vacate · DE
Delaware notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Delaware, cited to Del. Code tit. 25 § 5106.
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At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 60 days
- Landlord notice
- 60 days
- Just cause required
- No
- Statute
- Del. Code tit. 25 § 5106
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
How much notice to vacate does Delaware require?
Landlords in Delaware must give 60 days; tenants typically give 60 days.
Delaware does not require just cause to end a periodic tenancy.
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Delaware?
In Delaware, a tenant must provide 60 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (Del. Code tit. 25 § 5106, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Delaware?
In Delaware, a landlord must give 60 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (Del. Code tit. 25 § 5106.)
Does Delaware require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. Delaware does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under Del. Code tit. 25 § 5106.
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