A Delaware rental application is a document provided to all prospective residential tenants by a landlord who will use the information to determine each applicant’s eligibility for renting residential property. The data collected through a rental application form includes current and past residences, income and employment information, references, pet information, and vehicle information. By signing the form, the prospective tenant is giving the landlord permission to perform all necessary background checks. For this process, the landlord may charge an application fee (see maximum application fee amount below). After the landlord has collected all application forms, they will be able to select the individual best suited for tenancy.

Maximum Fees ($)

Application Fee (§ 5514(d)) – Greater of $50 or 10% of Monthly Rent

Pet Deposit (§ 5514(i)(2)) – One (1) Month’s Rent

Security Deposit (§ 5514(a)(2)) – One (1) Month’s Rent