Updated April 18, 2024
A Delaware standard residential lease agreement is the most widely used rental contract for landlords and tenants seeking a fixed-term arrangement. The landlord commonly requires the tenant to complete a rental application, and a lease will be signed if approved. When signing, the tenant must produce a security deposit (if any) and the first month’s rent. Afterward, they will receive access to the premises, and the lease period will begin.
Laws – Title 25, Chapter 53 (Landlord Obligations and Tenant Remedies)
Handbook – A Summary of the Delaware Residential Landlord-Tenant Code (PDF)