25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7009
Term of rental agreement; renewal of rental agreement
Operative Text
(a) The duration of a rental agreement for a lot in a manufactured home community is 1 year unless a shorter or longer duration is mutually agreed upon by the parties and is designated in writing within the rental agreement. (b) The rental agreement automatically renews unless the following occurs: (1) The tenant notifies the landlord in writing, a minimum of 60 days prior to the expiration of the rental agreement, that the tenant is moving the manufactured home off of the lot, or a shorter or longer period of time as is mutually agreed upon by the parties. Notice under this section does not apply to a tenant who intends to sell the manufactured home, and no requirements may be added beyond those procedures for the transfer of a home under § 7013 of this title. (2) The landlord notifies the tenant in writing, a minimum of 90 days prior to the expiration of the rental agreement, that the agreement will not be renewed for due cause under § 7016 or § 7024 of this title. (c) If the rental agreement is not terminated under subsection (b) of this section, the rental agreement renews for the same duration and with the same terms, conditions, and provisions as the original agreement, with the following exceptions: (1) All parties mutually agree, in writing, to permitted modifications. (2) Rent modified under subchapter VI of this title.
Under 25 Del. C. ch. 70 § 7009, rental agreements for lots in Delaware manufactured home communities default to a one-year term, though the parties may agree in writing to a different duration. These agreements renew automatically on the same terms unless either side provides timely written notice: a tenant planning to move the home off the lot must give at least 60 days' notice before expiration, while a landlord seeking non-renewal must give at least 90 days' notice and must have due cause as defined elsewhere in the statute. If neither party acts to end the agreement, it rolls over for the same length and under the same conditions, with changes permitted only through mutual written agreement or rent modifications allowed by subchapter VI.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating manufactured home communities in Delaware should be aware that § 7009 requires them to provide written non-renewal notices at least 90 days before a rental agreement expires, and only when due cause exists under § 7016 or § 7024. Compliant operators maintain clear written records of all rental agreement terms, any mutually agreed modifications, and the dates on which notices are sent and received. Because the agreement renews automatically on identical terms absent proper notice, operators generally review upcoming expiration dates well in advance to ensure any intended changes or non-renewals are handled within the statutory timeframe.
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. 70 § 7009, tenants in Delaware manufactured home communities benefit from automatic lease renewal protections — a landlord cannot simply decline to renew without providing written notice at least 90 days before expiration and citing due cause under the statute. Tenants who plan to move their home off the lot are generally expected to give at least 60 days' written notice, though this requirement does not apply to tenants who intend to sell their manufactured home, whose situation is governed by § 7013. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to follow the notice or due-cause requirements of § 7009 may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization, contacting a Delaware legal aid provider, or raising the violation through available administrative or judicial channels.
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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