Rhode Island Security Deposit Demand Letter - Free Editor
SECURITY DEPOSIT DEMAND LETTER – RHODE ISLAND
Date: [DATE]
To: [LANDLORD NAME]
Re: Security Deposit Return – [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
DEMAND FOR REFUND
Dear [Landlord Name]:
I vacated the unit on [DATE].
Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-19, a landlord must return the security deposit and itemized deduction list within 20 days after termination of tenancy and delivery of possession/forwarding address.
It has been more than 20 days.
PENALTY: Pursuant to § 34-18-19(c), if the landlord fails to comply, the tenant may recover the amount due together with damages equal to twice the amount wrongfully withheld and reasonable attorney's fees.
I demand the immediate return of $[AMOUNT].
Sincerely,
[TENANT NAME]
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