Delaware Standard Residential Lease Agreement

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The Delaware standard residential lease agreement is used by landlords to outline the terms and conditions for leasing their residential property. The provisions included in the lease determine the tenant’s monthly rent, security deposit, utilities, and other expenses. A standard lease is a fixed-term contract typically for one year with the option to renew.

Delaware Standard Residential Lease Agreement

The Delaware standard residential lease agreement is used by landlords to outline the terms and conditions for leasing their residential property. The provisions included in the lease determine the tenant’s monthly rent, security deposit, utilities, and other expenses. A standard lease is a fixed-term contract typically for one year with the option to renew.

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The Delaware standard residential lease agreement is used by landlords to outline the terms and conditions for leasing their residential property. The provisions included in the lease determine the tenant’s monthly rent, security deposit, utilities, and other expenses. A standard lease is a fixed-term contract typically for one year with the option to renew.

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Rental Application – Landlords ask tenants to fill out these forms to evaluate their suitability for tenancy.

Required Disclosures (3)

  1. Landlord-Tenant Code (PDF) – Landlords must present this document to tenants so they can familiarize themselves with the state rental laws before entering into an agreement.[1]
  2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – If the rental property was built before 1978, landlords must provide this disclosure form to tenants.[2]
  3. Owner/Landlord Disclosure – The rental agreement must include the name and business address of each owner (or agent) and/or landlord.[3]
  4. Right to Representation – Landlords must give tenants informational materials that disclose the tenant’s right to legal representation if they are under a certain household income threshold.[4]

Security Deposit Laws

  • Maximum Amount ($) – 1 month’s rent.[5]
  • Returning to Tenant – 20 days.[6]

Rent Grace Period

The grace period  for rent before late fees apply is five days in the state of Delaware.[7]

Landlord Resources

Sources

  1. § 5118
  2. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  3. § 5105(a)
  4. §§ 5602, 5606
  5. § 5514(a)
  6. § 5514(f)
  7. § 5501(d)