SECURITY DEPOSIT DEMAND LETTER – MARYLAND

Date: [DATE]

To: [LANDLORD NAME]

Re: Security Deposit Return – [PROPERTY ADDRESS]

DEMAND FOR REFUND

Dear [Landlord Name]:

I vacated the premises on [DATE] and provided my forwarding address on [DATE].

Under Maryland Real Property Code § 8-203(e), a landlord must return the security deposit (plus accrued interest) or an itemized list of damages within 45 days of the end of tenancy.

The 45-day deadline has expired.

STATUTORY PENALTY

Pursuant to § 8-203(e)(4) of the Real Property Code: If a landlord fails to return the deposit within 45 days, the landlord has forfeited the right to withhold any part of the deposit.

Furthermore, under § 8-203(e)(4)(ii), a landlord who fails to comply may be liable for three times the withheld amount, plus reasonable attorney's fees.

I demand the immediate return of $[AMOUNT].

Sincerely,

[TENANT NAME]