Security Deposit Demand Letter

SECURITY DEPOSIT DEMAND LETTER

[SENDER OR FIRM LETTERHEAD]

[DATE]

To: [LANDLORD OR AUTHORIZED PROPERTY MANAGER AND ADDRESS]

By: [CONFIRMED DELIVERY METHOD]

Re: [TENANT] | [RENTAL ADDRESS] | Move-out [DATE]

Dear [LANDLORD OR MANAGER]:

[I am the tenant / I represent the tenant, [TENANT]] regarding the deposit paid for [RENTAL ADDRESS]. I request return of $[AMOUNT] and an explanation with records for any amount withheld. The request is based on the lease, payment and condition records identified below and [SELECTED CURRENT STATE SECURITY-DEPOSIT PROVISION, IF APPLICABLE].

Tenancy and accounting

The tenancy began [DATE] and ended [DATE]. [TENANT] paid a deposit of $[AMOUNT] on [DATE] to [ORIGINAL RECIPIENT], evidenced by [RECEIPT OR PAYMENT RECORD]. [IF APPLICABLE: Ownership or management changed on [DATE]; the records identifying the current deposit holder and any transfer are [RECORDS].] The keys and possession were returned on [DATE] to [PERSON]. [TENANT] supplied the forwarding address [ADDRESS] on [DATE] by [METHOD], if applicable. The move-out condition is shown by [PHOTOS, INSPECTION RECORD OR WITNESS].

You sent [ITEMIZATION OR RESPONSE, DATE], identifying [ACTUAL REASONS], or [STATE THAT NONE WAS RECEIVED]. I dispute [SPECIFIC CHARGE OR NONRETURN] because [MOVE-IN AND MOVE-OUT EVIDENCE, AGE/CONDITION, INVOICE OR OTHER FACT]. Supporting records for the challenged deduction are [ESTIMATE, INVOICE, RECEIPT OR OTHER RECORD RECEIVED / NONE RECEIVED]. The deadline relied on is [EXACT TRIGGER AND PERIOD IN CURRENT STATE LAW OR LEASE], calculated from [EVENT] to [DATE]. If a forwarding address, inspection request, or other condition matters under that law, the relevant facts are [DETAIL].

Please send the balance of $[AMOUNT] by [REQUESTED RESPONSE DATE] to [PAYMENT ADDRESS OR METHOD], and provide any missing itemization, invoices, photographs, or other records supporting deductions. I also request [INTEREST, FEES OR STATUTORY AMOUNT, IF SUPPORTED], calculated as [CURRENT AUTHORITY AND ITEMIZED CALCULATION].

Please respond to [CONTACT]. This letter does not release any claim. Any settlement should identify its payment and release terms in a separate signed writing.

Sincerely,

[NAME]

[TENANT / AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TITLE AND FIRM]

[CONTACT INFORMATION]

Enclosures: [LEASE]; [PAYMENT AND TRANSFER RECORDS]; [MOVE-IN/MOVE-OUT RECORDS]; [ITEMIZATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS]; [PRIOR CORRESPONDENCE]

Sender's delivery record: [METHOD, DATE, ADDRESS OR PORTAL, TRACKING OR CONFIRMATION]