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Free Legal Help for Tenants and Landlords in Delaware

Legal aid organizations, right-to-counsel programs and official court self-help resources in Delaware, gathered from the state, county and city pages on this site.

Right to a free lawyer in eviction cases

Statewide: Yes, being phased in. Tenants with household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines have a right to legal representation in eviction and subsidy-termination proceedings, available as soon as practicable after a rent (§ 5502), breach (§ 5513) or good-cause termination notice or the filing of a case. Excluded: tenants whose landlord owns 3 or fewer units and is not represented by an attorney or authorized agent. Landlords must give tenants Coordinator-approved information about the right at lease signing, first renewal, and with those notices. Full implementation by June 30, 2028, subject to funding; no cause of action if counsel is unavailable. 25 Del. C. §§ 5601-5607

Find a tenant or eviction lawyer in Delaware

If you do not qualify for free legal aid, a bar lawyer referral service can match you with a landlord-tenant lawyer for a low-cost first consultation.

Official court and state resources

Legal aid groups set their own eligibility rules (usually income-based). Call ahead or check their site.

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.