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Delaware Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Delaware sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Delaware caps security deposits at 1 month's rent for leases of one year or more and requires the deposit back within 20 days after move-out (Del. Code tit. 25, 5514).

This template walks you through every clause a Delaware lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Delaware security deposit rules

Delaware security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap1 month's rent for leases of one year or more
Deposit return deadline20 days
StatuteDel. Code tit. 25, 5514

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Delaware requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Delaware

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Delaware as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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