Delaware Standard Residential Lease Agreement

1. Landlord-Tenant Code – A copy of this code must be furnished to the tenant.^[1]

2. Owner/Agent Disclosure – Identification information about the owner and agent must be disclosed to the tenant.^[2]

3. Bedbug Disclosure – If a property or nearby property is infested with or being treated for bedbugs, the tenant must be notified.^[3]

4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – If the property was built before 1978, this is a required disclosure.^[4]

5. Right to Legal Representation – If the landlord owns more than three properties, then the tenant must be made aware of their right to legal representation.^[5]{6] 

Maximum Amount – One month’s rent.^[7]

Separate Bank Account – Security deposits must be held in an escrow account.^[8]

Returning to Tenant – A security deposit must be returned within 20 days of the tenant moving out.^[9]

Grace Period – Five days. ^[10]

Maximum Late Fee (5%) – No more than 5% of rent.^[11]

NSF Fee – $50.^[12]