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Delaware Criminal & credit history rules

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

Can a landlord deny a tenant for criminal or credit history in Delaware?

Delaware's Residential Landlord-Tenant Code (25 Del. C. chs. 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 and 59, read in full on 2026-10-16) sets no rules on screening applicants' criminal or credit history; federal fair-housing and FCRA rules still apply.

Verified Source: 25 Del. C. chs. 51, 53–57, 59 · last checked 2026-10-16

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