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Delaware Mobile Home Park Operator Resources

Quick-reference guides for operating a mobile home park in Delaware — covering rent control, eviction process, lease law, and market data. Governed by Mobile Home Park Lot Lease Act (Title 25, Chapter 70).

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Rent Control

Rent Control in Delaware

Delaware has a statewide cap on lot rent increases for mobile home parks. Operators must follow the Mobile Home Park Lot Lease Act (Title 25, Chapter 70) notice procedures and cap calculations on every annual increase.

Eviction Process

Eviction Process in Delaware

Mobile home park evictions in Delaware typically take longer than apartment evictions because the resident often owns the home. This is the step-by-step process under Mobile Home Park Lot Lease Act (Title 25, Chapter 70), with notice periods, court timelines, and operator best practices.

Lease Law

Lease Law in Delaware

Lease requirements for mobile home parks in Delaware go beyond standard residential lease language. Mobile Home Park Lot Lease Act (Title 25, Chapter 70) imposes MHP-specific provisions that don't apply to apartments. This guide covers the disclosures, notice formats, and clauses operators in Delaware should include.

Market Data

Market Data in Delaware

The Census counts about 32,685 mobile homes in Delaware, 7.1% of the state's housing and 39th among the 50 states. About 18,654 are owner-occupied and 6,442 are rented.

Park Valuation

Park Valuation in Delaware

Parks in Delaware are valued like parks everywhere: net operating income divided by a cap rate. What changes by state is the rent rule. Delaware limits lot-rent increases statewide.

Informational only — not legal advice. The content on these pages is compiled from public sources: state statutes and the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Laws change; specific situations vary. Always confirm current statute language and your specific facts with an attorney licensed in Delaware.