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  • Maximum Rental Application Fee – Up to 10% of monthly rent or $50.[1]
  • Security Deposit Amount – Maximum of one (1) month’s rent.[2]


Sample Delaware Rental Application Form 

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DELAWARE RENTAL APPLICATION FORM

Property Address: _________________________________________________
Unit/Apartment Number (if applicable): ___________________________
Desired Move-In Date: ___________________________
Lease Term: ________________ months/years

Applicant Information

Full Name: ______________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________
Social Security Number (if applicable): ___________________________
Driver’s License/ID Number: ________________ State: ____________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Email Address: ___________________________
Current Address: _________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________________________________
How Long at This Address? ___________________________
Landlord/Property Manager: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Reason for Leaving: _________________________________________________
Previous Address: _________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________________________________
How Long at This Address? ___________________________
Landlord/Property Manager: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Reason for Leaving: _________________________________________________

Employment & Income Information

Current Employer: _________________________________________________
Employer Address: _________________________________________________
Position/Title: ___________________________
Supervisor’s Name: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Length of Employment: ___________________________
Monthly Income (Gross): $___________________________
Previous Employer (if less than 1 year at current job): ____________________________________
Employer Address: _________________________________________________
Position/Title: ___________________________
Supervisor’s Name: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Length of Employment: ___________________________
Monthly Income (Gross): $___________________________

Other Sources of Income

Source: _________________________________________________
Amount: $__________________________
Frequency: ___________________________
Co-Applicants/Occupants (18 years or older)
Full Name: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________
SIMPLE FORMS
Full Name: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________
Full Name: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________
Total Number of Occupants (including minors): ___________________________
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Make/Model: ___________________________ Year: ___________
License Plate #: ___________________________ State: ___________
Vehicle Make/Model: ___________________________ Year: ___________
License Plate #: ___________________________ State: ___________

Pets

Do you have pets? Yes No
If yes, describe (type/breed/weight): ___________________________________________

References

Personal Reference (non-family): ___________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Relationship: ___________________________
Emergency Contact: ___________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Relationship: ___________________________

Consent and Certification

I/we certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the
best of my/our knowledge. I/we authorize the landlord/manager to verify the information
provided, including credit history, employment, and rental history.

Applicant Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___________
Co-Applicant Signature: _________________________________ Date: ___________

Tenants Right to Sublet

  • Tenants need their Landlords written consent to sublet unless it is written in the lease agreement. [1]

Short-Term Lodgings Tax Rules

  • Delaware levies an 8% Lodging Tax on rentals with five (5) or more rooms and no cooking facilities.
  • Local areas set their own tax rates and rules for short-term rentals, depending on location. [2]

Can you break a sublease in Delaware?

Yes, with a 60-day notice.



Sample Delaware Sublease Agreement Template

DELAWARE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT

1. THE PARTIES.

This Sublease Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on
__________________, by and between:
Tenant: __________________, with a mailing address of
____________________________________, who agrees to sublet to:
Subtenant: __________________, with a mailing address that is the same
as the property address. The Subtenant agrees to pay rent to the Tenant
in exchange for occupying the property.
Occupant(s): ____________________________________. An occupant
is a friend or family member allowed to reside on the property.

2. PROPERTY.

Address: ____________________________________
Type: ☐ Apartment House Condo Other: __________________
Bedroom(s): ____ Bathroom(s): ____

3. LEASE PERIOD.

Start Date: __________________
End Date: __________________
The Subtenant is permitted to occupy the property on the start date and must
vacate and return possession by midnight on the end date.

4. RENT.

The Subtenant agrees to pay the following:
Monthly Rent: $________
Due Date: ____ day of each month
Payment Instructions: ____________________________________.

5. FURNITURE. (check one)

– Property is Not Furnished.
– Property is Furnished. The property is furnished with the following items:

6. APPLIANCES. (check one)

– Property Has No Appliances.
– Property Has Appliances: (check all that apply)
– Air Conditioner(s)
– Dishwasher
– Microwave
– Refrigerator
– Stove/Oven
– Washing Machine & Dryer (for laundry)
– Other. ____________________________________.

7. SECURITY DEPOSIT. (check one)

– No Security Deposit.
– Security Deposit Required. $________ must be paid by the Subtenant at
the execution of this Agreement. The security deposit shall be returned to the
Subtenant within the return period required under Governing Law. Any damages
or losses caused by the Subtenant may be deducted from the security deposit. If
any deductions are made, an itemized list describing each deduction shall be
provided.

8. MOVE-IN INSPECTION. (check one)

– No Move-In Inspection.
– Move-In Inspection Required. Both the Tenant and Subtenant must complete a move-in inspection within 5 days from the start of the lease period. The inspection describes the property’s condition before move-in and must also be completed after the end of the lease period, which determines any damages caused by the Subtenant.

9. PRE-PAYMENT OF RENT. (check one)

– No Pre-Payment of Rent is Required.
– Pre-Payment of Rent is Required.
Pre-Payment Amount: $________
Pre-Payment Period:
Start Date:__________________
End Date:__________________

10. LATE RENT. If the Subtenant pays rent late, there is: (check one)

– No Late Fee.
– Late Fee: (check one)
– Fixed Amount. $________ for each ☐ occurrence ☐ day rent is late.
– Interest.____% per annum.

11. UTILITIES & SERVICES. (check one)

– Tenant Pays None. All utilities and services are paid by the Subtenant.
– Tenant Pays for Some. Tenant pays for:___________________________.
All other utilities and services shall be paid by the Subtenant.
– Tenant Pays for All. All utilities and services that are currently provided to
the property shall be paid by the Tenant.

12. PARKING. (check one)

– No Parking Provided.
– Parking is Provided.

____ parking space(s) provided with: (check one)
– No Fee.
– Fee (describe). ____________________________________.

13. PETS. (check one)

– No Pets Allowed.
– Pets are Allowed.
Number of Pets: ____
Types: ____________________________________.
Maximum Weight (per pet): ____ Pounds
Deposit (for all pets): $________
refundable non-refundable
14. SMOKING POLICY. (check one)
– Smoking is Not Allowed. Smoking is not allowed on the property.
– Smoking is Allowed: (check one)
– In All Areas.
– Specific Areas:____________________________________
15. LANDLORD’S CONSENT. (check one)
– Tenant Has Consent. The Tenant has consent from the landlord to sublet
the property.
– Tenant Does Not Have Consent. The Tenant does not have consent from
the landlord to sublet the property. However, upon executing this Agreement, the
Tenant agrees to request consent from the landlord. If written consent is not
obtained from the landlord within five (5) days, this Agreement shall terminate
within any money paid to the Tenant to be refunded.

16. NOTICES. If notice is sent by either party, it shall be sent to:

Tenant. (check one)
– The address mentioned in Section 1.
– ____________________________________.

Subtenant. (check one)
– The address of the property.
-____________________________________.

17. SUBLETTING. (check one)

– No Subletting Allowed. The Subtenant is not allowed to sublet the property
unless written consent is granted by the Tenant.
– Subletting is Allowed. The Subtenant is allowed to sublet the property.

18. LEAD-BASED PAINT. (check one)

– No Lead-Based Paint. The property was constructed after January 1, 1978;
therefore, no lead-based paint or hazard disclosures are required.
– Lead-Based Paint Disclosures. The property was constructed before
January 1, 1978; therefore, the Tenant must provide a lead-based paint or
hazards disclosure and the “Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home”
brochure provided by the EPA.

19. LIABILITY.

The Subtenant agrees to surrender and deliver to the Tenant the
property, including all furniture, appliances, and decorations within the property,
in the same condition as they were at the beginning of the lease period, with
reasonable wear and tear excepted. The Subtenant is liable to the Tenant for any
damages occurring to the property, either by deducting from the security deposit
or billing separately. All actions conducted by any guests of the Subtenant are
the responsibility and liability of the Subtenant.

20. GUESTS.

There is no other person(s) living on the property other than the Subtenant and the Occupant(s). Guests of the Subtenant are allowed for periods not lasting for more than forty-eight (48) hours unless otherwise approved by the Tenant.

21. MASTER LEASE.

This Agreement must follow and is subject to the original lease agreement between the Tenant and landlord, a copy of which has been attached and is hereby referred to and incorporated as if it were set out here at length (“Master Lease”). The Subtenant agrees to assume all of the obligations and responsibilities of the Tenant under the Master Lease for the duration of the Agreement. All disclosures and statements required by the state and listed in theMaster Lease are made part of this Agreement and, when attached, will be considered disclosed to the Subtenant in accordance with state and local laws.

22. DISPUTES.

If a dispute arises during or after the term of this Agreement between the Tenant and Subtenant, they agree to negotiate amongst themselves before any litigation, arbitration, or mediation.

23. WRITTEN AGREEMENT.

This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement between the Tenant and Subtenant with no additions, deletions, or modifications that may be accomplished without the written consent of both parties. Any oral representations made at the time of executing this lease are not legally valid and, therefore, are not binding upon either party.

24. GOVERNING LAW.

This Agreement is bound to the laws in the jurisdiction where the property is located.

25. ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS.

________________________________________________________.

26. SEVERABILITY.

If any term, covenant, condition, or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions will remain in full force and effect and in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.

27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement contains the entire agreement of all parties on these matters, superseding any previous agreement between them.

Tenant Signature:______________________________ Date:___________
Print Name:______________________________
Subtenant Signature:______________________________ Date:___________
Print Name:______________________________
Subtenant Signature:______________________________ Date: ___________
Print Name: ______________________________

Required Disclosure Forms (5)

  1. Copy of Landlord-Tenant Code – Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the “Summary of the Delaware Residential Landlord-Tenant Code.” [1]
  2. Owner/Agent Identification – Landlords must include the names and business addresses of all property owners or their resident agents and the names and business addresses of anyone named a landlord under § 5141 of the Delaware code.[2]
  3. Bed Bug Disclosure Form – Landlords must inspect the property for bed bugs and disclose to Tenant if bed bugs are present in rental unit or being treated in the rental unit or adjacent units. [3]
  4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and EPA Pamphlet (conditional) – Required for properties built before 1978.[4]
  5. Right to Legal Representation (conditional) – If the landlord owns more than three (3) rental units and the tenant’s income is below 200% of the federal poverty guideline then Tenants may qualify for free legal representation during a eviction proceeding. [5] [6]

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What is the Definition of “Power of Attorney”?

Definition by the Uniform Power of Attorney Act:

“A “Power of attorney” is a document that gives an agent the authority to act on behalf of the principal.”

Source: Section 102(7)

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Rental Application – Before authorizing an agreement, a landlord often uses a rental agreement that checks the tenant’s credit report and income to ensure they are suitable renters.

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Most Recent US Home Facts

  • Population (2023): 334,914,895
  • Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
  • Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
  • Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Required Disclosures (3)

  1. Landlord-Tenant Code – It is mandatory for landlords to provide new tenants with a copy of the “Summary of the Delaware Residential Landlord-Tenant Code”, which has been prepared and distributed by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Attorney General.
  2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – If you are renting, buying, or selling a residential dwelling that was built before 1978, you must disclose whether or not the property contains lead-based paint.
  3. Owner/Agent Disclosure – The Landlord must provide a comprehensive disclosure of the property owner’s information in the lease. This ensures transparency and accountability in all aspects of the lease agreement.

Security Deposit Requirements

  • Maximum Amount – The maximum amount for yearly rental agreements is limited to one month’s rent. For month-to-month leases under Tenancy at Will, it is up to the landlord to determine the amount.
  • Return – The landlord must return the security deposit within 20 days of the tenant moving out, along with an itemized statement of any deductions.
Source: § 5514(a)

Landlord Access

The Landlord is required to provide the Tenant with a minimum of 48-hour notice before entering the leased premises. This notification allows the tenant to prepare and plan accordingly while respecting their privacy and ensuring a peaceful living environment.
Source: § 5509(b)

Paying Rent

  • Grace Period – Five (5) day grace period.
  • Maximum Late Fee – The maximum penalty amount shall not exceed 5% of the monthly rent.
  • NSF Fee – $50 per bounced check.

Source: § 5501(d)

Delaware Real Estate Commission

For any other questions you may have, refer to the Delaware Real Estate Commission website.

Delaware Lease Agreement Form PDF Sample

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Delaware Registration Documents (Required)

Source: Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles – Delaware DMV Online

What to Include in a Delaware Bill of Sale Form?

  • The buyer’s name + address
  • The seller’s name + address
  • The vehicle/car description (make, model, year, + body style)
  • The car’s vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • The sale date
  • Transaction details (purchase: price, trade, and/or gift)
  • The warranty information (sold “as-is”)
  • The Odometer Disclosure
  • The Federal Law, 49 U.S. Code § 32705, requires a bill of sale to include a verifying statement about the vehicle’s mileage. Vehicles greater than ten years old and over 16,000 pounds are exempt.

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