New Jersey Security Deposit Demand Letter - Free Editor
SECURITY DEPOSIT DEMAND LETTER – NEW JERSEY
Date: [DATE]
To: [LANDLORD NAME]
Re: Security Deposit Return – [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
DEMAND FOR REFUND
Dear [Landlord Name]:
I vacated the apartment on [DATE].
Under N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.1, the landlord must return the security deposit plus accrued interest (or an itemized deduction list) within 30 days after termination of the lease and delivery of possession.
We are beyond the 30-day period.
LEGAL NOTICE: Under New Jersey law, if the court finds a violation of this act, the court shall award double the amount of the moneys wrongfully withheld, plus full costs and attorney's fees.
I demand the immediate payment of $[AMOUNT] (Deposit + Interest).
Sincerely,
[TENANT NAME]
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