25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5506
Tenant obligation; notice of extended absence
Operative Text
The landlord may require in the rental agreement that the tenant notify the landlord in writing of any anticipated extended absence from the premises no later than the 1st day of such absence.
Under 25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5506, a landlord is permitted to include a clause in the rental agreement requiring a tenant to provide written notice before or at the start of any anticipated extended absence from the rental unit. This rule does not automatically impose a notification duty on tenants — the obligation only arises if the landlord has specifically included such a requirement in the lease. The provision sets the deadline for that notice as no later than the first day of the absence itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators who wish to be informed of extended tenant absences under 25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5506 generally include a clear written-notice clause in their rental agreements, specifying what qualifies as an 'extended absence' and how notice must be delivered. A well-drafted lease provision typically defines the minimum duration that triggers the requirement, reducing ambiguity for both parties. Without such a clause in the rental agreement, this notification obligation does not exist.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 25 Del. C. ch. 55 § 5506, a tenant's duty to notify the landlord of an extended absence only applies if the rental agreement contains a specific clause requiring it — there is no automatic statewide obligation. Tenants are generally well-served by reviewing their lease carefully to determine whether such a requirement exists and what it covers. If questions arise about whether a lease clause complies with Delaware law, tenant-rights organizations or a legal aid service can be a useful starting point for general information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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