No reason needed, but at least 60 days' written notice.
Why, and the exact law
For month-to-month rentals the 60 days start on the first day of the month after the notice.
From 25 Del. C. § 5106, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“Where the term of the rental agreement is month-to-month, the landlord or tenant may terminate the rental agreement by giving the other party a minimum of 60 days’ written notice, which 60-day period shall begin on the first day of the month following the day of actual notice …”
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Delaware lawIn force
Delaware 60-day notice to terminate tenancy
Can my landlord make me move out?
No reason needed, but at least 60 days' written notice.
For month-to-month rentals the 60 days start on the first day of the month after the notice.
Who it covers
Exemptions: For federally-subsidized housing, federal law controls in a conflict. Fixed-term termination is subject to § 5512.
The law, word for word
“Where the term of the rental agreement is month-to-month, the landlord or tenant may terminate the rental agreement by giving the other party a minimum of 60 days’ written notice, which 60-day period shall begin on the first day of the month following the day of actual notice …”
Delaware 7-day written demand before eviction for unpaid rent
How much notice do I get for unpaid rent?
At least 7 days' written notice to pay before the landlord can go to court.
If all the rent due is paid before the case is filed, the landlord can't file it.
The law, word for word
“demand payment for the past due rent and notify the tenant in writing that unless payment is made within a time mentioned in such notice, to be not less than 7 days after the date notice was given or sent, the landlord may file a court action to terminate the rental agreement …”