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Delaware landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Delaware landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)

Return: 20 days

Late fees

Capped at 5% of monthly rent

Entry notice

48 hours

Termination notice

60 days

Rent control

None

Required disclosures

Every Delaware residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

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Landlord/Tenant Code Summary

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Must provide tenant a copy of the Delaware Landlord-Tenant Code.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

District of Columbia

1 month's rent