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Delaware Sublease Agreement

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Delaware at a glance: Landlord Consent: Cannot be unreasonably withheld · Deposit Limit: 1 month's rent (leases over 1 year) · Deposit Return: 20 days after subtenant vacates

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Overview

Sublease Agreements in Delaware

Delaware Landlord-Tenant Code allows subleasing unless prohibited by the lease. If consent is required, it cannot be unreasonably withheld.
Key Facts

Delaware Sublease Agreement — Quick Reference

RequirementDelaware Rule
Landlord ConsentCannot be unreasonably withheld
Deposit Limit1 month's rent (leases over 1 year)
Deposit Return20 days after subtenant vacates
Legal Requirements

Delaware Legal Requirements

  • Landlord must provide a reasonable cause if refusing sublet.
Governing Laws

Delaware Governing Laws

Del. Code Tit. 25 § 5508
Subletting
States that landlord consent to sublease cannot be unreasonably withheld.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Delaware legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Delaware Sublease Agreement — Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Delaware landlord deny a sublease?

Only if they have a valid, reasonable objection to the subtenant.