Delaware Subletting & assignment
Can a tenant sublet an apartment in Delaware?
Unless the lease says otherwise, a tenant may sublet or assign. A lease may restrict or bar assignment, and may require the landlord's consent to sublet, but that consent can't be unreasonably withheld (the landlord must show reasonableness).
Verified Source: 25 Del. C. § 5508 · last checked 2026-10-28
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