Pet Deposit Dispute letter template

Housing

Recover a wrongfully withheld pet deposit or fee.

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[DATE]

[RECIPIENT NAME]
[RECIPIENT ADDRESS]

Re: Demand for Return of Pet Deposit — $[DEPOSIT AMOUNT]

Dear [RECIPIENT NAME]:

I vacated the premises on [MOVE OUT DATE]. You have withheld my pet deposit of $[DEPOSIT AMOUNT], citing: "[WITHHOLDING REASON]."

Facts:
[FACTS]

Requested resolution:
[DESIRED OUTCOME]

Under applicable state landlord-tenant law, pet deposits are treated the same as security deposits and may only be withheld for actual, itemized damages beyond normal wear and tear, with documentation provided within the statutory deadline. I demand return of the withheld amount, or an itemized accounting with supporting invoices, within fourteen (14) days. Failure to comply may expose you to statutory damages under state law.

Sincerely,

[USER FULL NAME]
[USER ADDRESS]

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What you'll need

• Recipient
• Recipient address
• Your name
• Your address
• Move-out date
• Pet deposit amount
• Stated reason
• Facts
• Desired outcome

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