Delaware late fee calculator: is your rent late fee legal?
What the law says in Delaware: Capped at 5% of the monthly rent, and no late charge may be imposed until rent is more than 5 days late. If the landlord keeps no office or permanent place in the county where rent can be paid, the due date is extended by 3 days.
Source: Del. Code tit. 25, § 5501(d)
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Source: Del. Code tit. 25, § 5501(d) · All Delaware renter rules
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General information only, not legal advice. Cities can add their own rules, and laws change; always check the linked source.