Delaware Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

> Provide current lease terms, the proposed change (e.g., new rent), and the effective date, and receive a complete, Delaware-compliant lease renewal and rent-increase notice including the statutory 60-day notice period under 25 Del. C. § 5107, tenant response rules, service methods, and proof-of-service certificate., -

DELAWARE LEASE RENEWAL AND RENT INCREASE NOTICE

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

To (Tenant(s)):
[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
[[Tenant Current Address or "the Premises"]]

Property / Premises:
[[Property Street Address]]
[[City]], DE [[ZIP Code]]
Unit/Apartment: [[Unit Number (if applicable)]]

From (Landlord or Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord / Property Management Company Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Reference:
Lease Agreement dated [[Original Lease Date]] (the "Lease") for the above Premises, currently scheduled to expire on [[Current Lease End Date]]., -

Section 1, Purpose of This Notice

This notice is given pursuant to 25 Del. C. § 5107 (Renewals of rental agreements with modifications).

Landlord intends to renew the Lease subject to the amended or modified terms set forth below, including a change in the amount of rent. This notice specifies:

• The modified terms (including the new rent amount)
• The date on which the modifications shall take effect

This notice applies whether the current tenancy is a fixed-term lease or a month-to-month periodic tenancy. Rent may only be changed at the end of a fixed term unless the Lease expressly permits mid-term adjustment., -

Section 2, Current Terms vs. Proposed Modified Terms

Effective Date of New Rent and Modified Terms: [[Effective Date of New Terms]]

The proposed terms above (and all other terms of the existing Lease not expressly modified) shall govern the renewed tenancy beginning on the Effective Date, subject to tenant's response rights below., -

Section 3, Statutory Notice Period and Delaware Law

Controlling Authority: 25 Del. C. § 5107 and § 5106.

• Fixed-term lease renewal with modifications (including rent): Landlord must give the tenant a minimum of 60 days' written notice prior to the expiration of the current rental agreement. The notice must specify the modified provisions, the new rent (or security deposit) amount, and the date the changes take effect. (25 Del. C. § 5107(a))
• Month-to-month tenancy, change of terms or termination: Either party may terminate or change terms by giving the other party a minimum of 60 days' written notice, beginning on the first day of the month following actual notice. (25 Del. C. § 5106(d))

Delaware has no statewide rent control or rent-cap law. There is no statutory limit on the amount or percentage of a rent increase for standard residential rental property. Increases are permitted to market rate at renewal, provided the required 60-day written notice is properly given.

No AB 1482-style or local rent-cap analysis applies. If the Premises is subject to any local ordinance (rare in Delaware outside specific manufactured-home community rules), that ordinance would be noted separately. Manufactured home communities may have additional notice requirements under 25 Del. C. Chapter 70.

This Premises: [[Standard residential rental unit / Manufactured home lot / Other, specify]]

Notice Period Satisfied: The 60-day period is calculated from the date of proper service of this notice through the expiration of the current term / proposed effective date.

Date This Notice Is Served: [[Service / Delivery Date]]

Earliest Lawful Effective Date: [[Calculated 60-day date or end of current term, whichever is later]], -

Section 4, Tenant's Response Rights (25 Del. C. § 5107(b), (c))

After receiving this notice:

• Unless the tenant notifies the landlord in writing of the tenant's intention to terminate the existing rental agreement a minimum of 45 days prior to the last day of the current term, the modified terms in this notice are deemed accepted by the tenant, and the Lease as amended shall take full force and effect.
• If the tenant rejects the modified terms, the rejected renewal notice itself is treated as an effective termination notice.

Tenant Response Deadline (to terminate): On or before [[Tenant Termination Notice Deadline, 45 days before current term end]]

How to Respond: Tenant must provide written notice to Landlord at the address above (or other address designated in the Lease). Email is acceptable only if the Lease or a prior written agreement authorizes electronic notice., -

Section 5, Terms That Will Govern If Renewed

If the modified terms are accepted (or deemed accepted):

1. New Term. The renewed Lease shall begin on [[Proposed New Term Start Date]] and end on [[Proposed New Term End Date]], or convert to month-to-month upon expiration if no fixed term is selected, on the terms stated herein.

2. Rent. Tenant shall pay monthly rent of [[Proposed Monthly Rent]], due on the [[Rent Due Day]] of each month, in advance, without demand, deduction, or offset, payable to [[Landlord Name / Payee]] by [[Payment Methods: check, ACH, online portal]] at [[Payment Address or Instructions]].

3. Late Fees and Returned Payments. Late fees and charges remain as provided in the original Lease (or as updated in writing). Any late fee must be a reasonable estimate of Landlord's actual loss.

4. Security Deposit. The security deposit currently held is [[Current Security Deposit Amount]]. Under Delaware law, the maximum security deposit is generally one month's rent (subject to limited exceptions for certain small landlords). Any adjustment is noted in Section 2. The deposit is held at [[Bank or Depository Name, if required to disclose]].

5. All Other Lease Terms. All provisions of the original Lease dated [[Original Lease Date]] remain in full force and effect except as expressly modified by this notice or a subsequent written addendum.

6. Utilities and Services. Tenant remains responsible for [[Tenant-Paid Utilities]]. Landlord provides [[Landlord-Paid Utilities / Services]].

7. Other Modified Terms (if any). [[List any other changes: pet policy, parking, rules, etc., or state "None."]], -

Section 6, Tenant's Options and Acknowledgment

Tenant may:

☐ Accept the renewal on the terms stated in this notice (no further action required if deadline passes without termination notice).

☐ Terminate by providing written notice to Landlord no later than [[45-day deadline]]. Tenant remains responsible for rent through the end of the current term and for compliance with all move-out obligations.

☐ Negotiate different terms (Landlord must agree in a separate signed writing).

If no timely written termination notice is received, the new terms apply., -

Section 7, Service of Notice (25 Del. C. § 5113)

Any notice required under the Delaware Residential Landlord-Tenant Code must be served by one of the following methods:

1. Personal delivery to the tenant (or upon an adult person residing at the rental unit).
2. Leaving a copy at the tenant's rental unit or usual place of abode with an adult residing therein.
3. Registered, certified, or first-class mail (with certificate of mailing) addressed to the tenant at the leased premises.
4. Posting on the rental unit combined with a return receipt or certificate of mailing.
5. To the landlord at the address in the Lease or as otherwise provided.

Method(s) of Service Used for This Notice (check all that apply):

☐ Personal delivery to tenant or adult resident at the Premises on [[Delivery Date/Time]]
☐ Left with adult resident: [[Name of recipient]]
☐ Posted conspicuously on main entry door (no one available) + mailed copy
☐ First-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed [[Mailing Date]]
☐ Certified mail / Registered mail, Return Receipt Requested, USPS Article No.: [[Tracking Number]]
☐ Electronic (email/text), only if tenant previously consented in writing dated [[Consent Date]], -

Section 8, Proof of Service / Certificate

*Complete the applicable declaration(s) below. Attach receipts or tracking as exhibits if available.*

A. Personal Delivery or Delivery to Adult Resident

I, [[Name of Person Serving Notice]], state under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Service]] at approximately [[Time]], I:

• Personally delivered this notice to [[Tenant Full Name(s)]] at the Premises, or
• Delivered a copy to [[Name of Adult Recipient]], an adult residing at the Premises.

Signature of Server: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Server Full Name]]
Title/Relationship to Landlord: [[e.g., Property Manager, Authorized Agent]]

B. Posting + Mailing

I, [[Name of Person Serving Notice]], state that on [[Date]] I attempted personal delivery at the Premises. No suitable person was available. I posted a copy of this notice conspicuously on the main entry door of the Premises at [[Property Address]]. A copy was also mailed on [[Mailing Date]] by [[First-Class / Certified Mail]].

Signature of Server: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Server Full Name]]

C. Mailing Certificate

I, [[Name of Person Mailing]], certify that on [[Mailing Date]] I deposited in the U.S. Mail a true copy of this notice, postage prepaid (or certified with return receipt), addressed to:

[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
[[Property Street Address]]
[[City]], DE [[ZIP Code]]

☐ First-class mail with certificate of mailing
☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, USPS Article/Tracking: [[Tracking]]

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Mailing Party Name]]
Title: [[Title]], -

Section 9, Landlord Signature and Certification

The undersigned certifies that this notice is given in good faith, that the information is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that the required 60-day notice period under 25 Del. C. § 5107 will be satisfied as of the proposed effective date when properly served.

Landlord or Authorized Agent Signature:

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Printed Name: [[Landlord Signatory Name]]

Title: [[Title, e.g. Owner, Property Manager]]

Company: [[Landlord / Management Company]]

Address for Response: [[Landlord Mailing Address for Tenant Replies]]

Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Delaware Real Estate License (if applicable): [[License # or N/A]], -

Exhibit A, Copy of Prior Lease or Addenda (if attached)

[[Attach a copy of the current Lease or relevant portions, or state: "Copy of Lease previously provided to Tenant on [[Date]]. Additional addenda attached: [[list or None]]."]], -

Statutory References (Delaware, as of June 2026)

> Jurisdiction note: The Exceptional Spec originally provided with this task referenced California Civil Code §827 (30/90-day split by increase size) and AB 1482 (5% + CPI statewide cap). Those rules are California-specific and have no application in Delaware. Delaware has no rent-control statute and uses a uniform 60-day written notice requirement for lease renewals with modified terms (including rent increases) under 25 Del. C. § 5107. Always verify against the current Delaware Code and any applicable local rules., -

> ⚠️ Template, not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This is a sample form. Statutory notice periods, deposit limits, service rules, and landlord/tenant obligations can change. Verify all provisions against the current Delaware Code (Title 25, Chapters 51 and 55) and any local ordinances or community rules before use. Consult a Delaware-licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation or property. User-supplied values appear as `[[Merge Field]]` tokens. Invented values in examples are tagged for illustration only., -

*Sources: Delaware Code Online (delcode.delaware.gov), Title 25, §§ 5101, 5113, 5501 et seq., and Chapter 70 (as of June 2026). Additional references drawn from reputable summaries of the Delaware Residential Landlord-Tenant Code current as of the date above.*