Delaware Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Delaware?
A tenant who stays past termination without consent owes up to double the monthly rent, prorated daily, for each day of holdover, plus any further proven losses.
Verified Source: 25 Del. C. § 5515(b) · last checked 2026-10-15
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