What disclosures must a landlord provide in Delaware?

Delaware requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Location (Name and location of bank where security deposit is held); Owner/Agent Identity (Name and address of owner or authorized agent).

What happens if a Delaware landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Delaware Required Disclosures

3 required disclosures

Delaware law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 3 for Delaware, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Delaware law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Delaware landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Security Deposit Location
Name and location of bank where security deposit is held
Legal basis: Delaware Code Title 25 Section 5514
Owner/Agent Identity
Name and address of owner or authorized agent
Legal basis: Delaware Code Title 25 Section 5105

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Delaware?: Delaware requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Location (Name and location of bank where security deposit is held); Owner/Agent Identity (Name and address of owner or authorized agent).
What happens if a Delaware landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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