Property Management
Under Delaware landlord-tenant law, what is the maximum security deposit a residential landlord may charge a new tenant?
AOne month's rent
BOne and one-half month's rent
CTwo months' rent✓ Correct
DThree months' rent
Explanation
Under Delaware's Residential Landlord-Tenant Code (Title 25), a landlord may charge no more than one month's rent as a security deposit for the first year of tenancy.
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