New Mexico Security Deposit Demand Letter - Free Editor
SECURITY DEPOSIT DEMAND LETTER – NEW MEXICO
Date: [DATE]
To: [LANDLORD NAME]
Re: Security Deposit Return – [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
DEMAND FOR REFUND
Dear [Landlord Name]:
I vacated the unit on [DATE].
Under NMSA § 47-8-18(C), the landlord must mail the balance of the deposit and an itemized statement of deductions within 30 days of tenancy termination.
You have failed to meet this deadline.
PENALTY: Pursuant to NMSA § 47-8-18(D), failure to provide an itemized listing of deductions forfeits your right to withhold any portion of the deposit. Additionally, bad faith retention subjects the landlord to a civil penalty of $250.00 plus actual damages and attorney's fees.
I demand the immediate return of $[AMOUNT].
Sincerely,
[TENANT NAME]
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