SECURITY DEPOSIT DEMAND LETTER – NEW YORK

Date: [DATE]

To: [LANDLORD NAME]

Re: Security Deposit Return – [PROPERTY ADDRESS]

DEMAND FOR REFUND

Dear [Landlord Name]:

I vacated the premises on [DATE].

Under General Obligations Law § 7-108(1-a)(e), a landlord must return the security deposit and strictly itemized statement of deductions within 14 days of the tenant vacating.

That deadline has passed.

FORFEITURE OF RIGHTS

Under New York law, failure to provide the itemized statement within 14 days means you have forfeited any right to retain any portion of the deposit. You must return the full amount even if there are alleged damages.

PUNITIVE DAMAGES

If legal action is required, GOL § 7-108(1-a)(g) allows the court to award punitive damages of up to twice the amount of the deposit for willful violations.

I demand the immediate return of $[AMOUNT].

Sincerely,

[TENANT NAME]