Delaware rent increase rules

60 days rent-increase notice.

Delaware has no rent control. Increases require 60 days' written notice.

What this means for you: Rent can rise by any amount with proper notice.

Your next step: Confirm you received 60 days' notice before an increase.

Source: Del. Code tit. 25, § 5118. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

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Rent increase in nearby states: Maryland (60 days rent-increase notice) · Pennsylvania (30 days rent-increase notice) · New Jersey (30 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026