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Delaware lease setup checklist.

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Delaware required steps

• Confirm the security deposit cap

  1 month's rent (year-long lease) (25 Del. C. § 5514).

• Set a lease-compliant late fee

  Capped at 5% of monthly rent Allow a 5-day grace period.

• Plan entry-notice language

  Give at least 48 hours' notice before entering, absent an emergency.

• Set month-to-month termination notice

  60 days (month-to-month).

• Attach every required disclosure

  Lead-based paint, Landlord/agent identity, Summary of Landlord-Tenant Code.

• Plan deposit return timing

  20 days (25 Del. C. § 5514).

• Collect state-specific lease fields

  Property owner legal name, Property manager (if any), Delaware Landlord-Tenant Code summary provided?.