(a) In every written lease of agricultural land, which by its terms is for a definite period, the lease shall terminate on the expiration date thereof; provided, however, the landlord or tenant gives the other party notice in writing at least 4 months in advance of the expiration date thereof that the landlord or tenant, as the case may be, intends to terminate the lease at the expiration date thereof. If no such notice is given by either party the lease shall become a year to year lease renewing itself yearly under the same terms and conditions until the hereinmentioned notice requirement is met by either party desiring to terminate said lease.
(b) Notice, as provided for herein, shall not be required if all parties to a lease of agricultural land specify in writing that said lease shall terminate on the expiration date thereof without notice of such termination.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 67. AGRICULTURAL LEASES
Subchapter I. Rights and Duties of Landlords and Tenants
§ 6703. Lease in which term expressed; notice to terminate; continuation of lease.
§ 6704. Remedy of agricultural landlord.
§ 6705. Distress on agricultural leases.
§ 6706. Preference of rent in cases of execution.
§ 6707. Removal by tenant of hay.
§ 6708. Obstruction by tenant; protection afforded tenant's crops.
§ 6709. Duties of outgoing tenants with respect to corn.
§ 6710. Rent payable with portion of grain or produce.
§ 6711. Distress of agricultural produce; appraisal.
§ 6712. Delivery of grain or other produce, or payment of estimated value.
§ 6713. Number and compensation of appraisers.
§ 6716. Preference of rent in cases of execution.
§ 6717. Taxes paid by tenant; setoff against rent; recovery from owner.