Delaware Security Deposit Demand Letter

Delaware gives a landlord 20 days after termination of the tenancy to return a security deposit. Miss it, and the tenant can claim up to 2× the amount withheld. This letter states that in the statute's own words, with your deadline, days overdue and the amount you can claim already computed. Free preview; $29 for the PDF.

Return deadline

20 days after termination of the tenancy

Penalty for missing it

up to 2× the amount withheld

Statute

25 Del. C. § 5514

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