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Delaware Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,217
2 Bedrooms
$1,550
3 Bedrooms
$1,900
YoY Trend
-0.4%
Days on Market
60d
Wilmington
19802
1BR$1,234
2BR$1,450
3BR$1,800
YoY
-6.4%
DOM
56.34d
Listings
102
Dover
19904
1BR$1,200
2BR$1,650
3BR$2,000
YoY
+5.6%
DOM
63.5d
Listings
79
Delaware Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Delaware
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 60 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Delaware security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
1 month (after 1yr)
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Delaware law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No rent control
→Can require renters insurance
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Habitability
→12-hr entry notice
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Delaware before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Condition of premises
Rent Control Status
Delaware rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Delaware
Delaware has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms). Late fees are subject to a cap: 5%.
Delaware Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Delaware?+
The average eviction timeline in Delaware is 60 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 5 days. Filing fee is $40–$90.
What is the security deposit limit in Delaware?+
In Delaware, the security deposit maximum is 1 month (after 1yr). Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Delaware have rent control?+
No. Delaware has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Delaware?+
Landlords in Delaware must provide at least 12 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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