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Delaware · Through 2026-10-01 (85 Del. Laws, c. 550)

25 Del. C. § 5512: Rules and regulations relating to certain buildings; landlord remedies [Effective Mar. 8, 2027].

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  1. Title 25. Property
  2. Part III. Residential Landlord-Tenant Code
  3. Chapter 55. Tenant Obligations and Landlord Remedies

(a) This section applies to rental agreements for the rental of single rooms in a building if all of the following apply:

(1) The building is the primary residence of the landlord.

(2) No more than 3 rooms in the building are rented to tenants.

(3) No more than 3 tenants occupy the building.

(4) Section 5512A of this title does not apply.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Landlord-Tenant Code, a rental agreement for the rental of a single room in a building under subsection (a) of this section may be terminated and a landlord may bring a proceeding for possession as follows:

(1) Under a written rental agreement, immediately upon notice to the tenant for a tenant’s material violation of a regulation that was given to the tenant at the time of contract or lease.

(2) If there is no written lease, either 15 days after written notice to the tenant of a breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment or similar conduct or 30 days after written notice for any other reason.

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