Security Deposit Refund Request
If your landlord is withholding your deposit without cause, use this formal letter to demand a full refund.
RE: Return of Security Deposit for Property: [Your Previous Rental Address]
Dear [Landlord's Name],
I am writing this formal letter to request the full return of my security deposit in the amount of $[Amount], which I paid on [Date Lease Started] regarding the lease for the property located at [Address of the Property You Vacated].
I vacated the premises on [Date You Moved Out] and returned the keys to [Name of Person Who Received Keys]. As of today, [Number of Days] days have passed since I moved out, and I have not yet received my deposit or an itemized statement of deductions.
According to local tenancy laws, the security deposit must be returned within [Number of Days] days of the termination of the tenancy. Please be advised of the following:
- Property Condition: The property was left in a clean and undamaged condition, minus normal wear and tear. I have documented the state of the property with [photos/videos] taken on the day of my departure.
- Move-out Inspection: [Mention if a joint inspection was performed].
- Legal Rights: If the deposit is not returned or a valid itemized list of deductions is not provided within the legal timeframe, I reserve the right to pursue this matter in small claims court.
Please send the full amount of $[Amount] to my forwarding address: [Your Forwarding Address] by [Date].
Sincerely, [Your Name]