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Rental Application – Landlord use this to screen potential tenants before signing the agreement in order for landlord to verify the tenants employment history.
Required Disclosures Forms
- Landlord-Tenant Code – A copy of the “Summary of the Delaware Residential Landlord-Tenant Code,” created and shared by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Attorney General. [1]
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – If the residential unit was built before 1978, you must state whether or not it has lead-based paint.
- Owner/Agent Disclosure – The landlord must include the property owner’s information in the lease. [2]
- Bed Bug Disclosure – Landlords/owners must disclose any bed bug infestations and any bed bug treatments within the 60 days before the lease start date. [3]
- Right to Legal Representation – If tenants have the right to use a “Coordinator,” it means they can access volunteer legal services. [4]
Security Deposit Requirements
- Maximum Amount– The maximum for yearly rental agreements is one month’s rent. For month-to-month leases, the landlord decides the amount. [5]
- Returning deposits to tenants deadline – The landlord must return the security deposit within 20 days of the tenant moving out, along with a list of any deductions.
Landlord Access to Rental Property
The landlord must give the tenant at least 48 hours’ notice before entering the rental unit. [6]