How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in Delaware?
In Delaware, an application fee may not exceed 10% of the monthly rent or $50, whichever is greater. This is 25 Del. C. § 5514(d).
| What | Delaware |
|---|---|
| Application fee | 10% of the monthly rent or $50, whichever is greater |
Source
25 Del. C. § 5514(d)
Read the statute in the Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly): delcode.delaware.gov.
Checked against the statute on September 11, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
How Seayora uses this rule
This page states what the state allows a landlord to charge somebody applying to rent, so a fee can be checked against it before it is advertised or collected.
Guides on this rule
- FCRA Adverse Action Notices: What Landlords Must Tell Applicants — When a screening report leads you to deny an applicant or ask for more, the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires a notice. What it must say, with the statute.
- Reusable Tenant Screening Reports: When Landlords Must Accept Them — Colorado requires landlords to accept a portable screening report; California, Maryland and Washington set disclosure and fee rules; New York waives the fee.
- Tenant Screening: What Landlords Need to Know — How to screen rental applicants fairly and legally: credit and background checks, consistent criteria, the FCRA’s adverse action notice and fair housing.
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