Security Deposit Demand letter template

Housing

Demand a landlord return your deposit under state law.

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[DATE]

[RECIPIENT NAME]
[RECIPIENT ADDRESS]

Re: Demand for Return of Security Deposit

Dear [RECIPIENT NAME]:

I vacated the premises on [MOVE OUT DATE] and you have failed to return my security deposit of $[DEPOSIT AMOUNT] within the statutory timeframe.

Facts:
[FACTS]

Requested resolution:
[DESIRED OUTCOME]

If the full amount is not returned within fourteen (14) days of this letter, I will file a small-claims action seeking the deposit, statutory damages, and attorneys' fees as permitted under applicable state landlord-tenant 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
• Deposit amount
• Facts
• Desired outcome

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