Security deposit rules in Delaware
In Delaware, unfurnished, on a lease of 1 year or more or month to month after 1 year, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent. In Delaware, the deposit and the itemized list are due within 20 days after the lease ends.
Checked against Delaware law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Delaware law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Delaware?
In Delaware, unfurnished, on a lease of 1 year or more or month to month after 1 year, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent.
Source: Del. Code tit. 25 § 5514(a), read Oct 28, 2026.
How long does a landlord in Delaware have to return a security deposit?
In Delaware, the deposit and the itemized list are due within 20 days after the lease ends.
Source: Del. Code tit. 25 § 5514(e)-(f), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.