Letter to Request Return of Residential Tenancy Deposit - Word & PDF Template Form Pro · AU-law

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Letter to Request Return of Residential Tenancy Deposit - Word & PDF Template Form
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Dear ________,

RE: Request for Return of Rental Bond – ________

Residential Tenancy Agreement dated ________
Rental Bond Number: ________

I refer to the residential tenancy agreement between us in respect of the above premises (the Premises), under which a rental bond of $________ was paid and lodged with NSW Fair Trading in accordance with section 159 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW).

1. Termination of the Tenancy

  1. The tenancy of the Premises ended and the Premises were vacated by me on ________.
  2. All keys, remote controls, security devices and other property belonging to you were returned on ________.
  3. My forwarding address for all future correspondence is ________.

2. Fulfilment of Tenant Obligations

  1. I confirm that all of my obligations as tenant under the residential tenancy agreement and the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) have been fulfilled.
  2. No damage (other than fair wear and tear) has been caused to the Premises or its fixtures, fittings or inclusions.

3. Request for Return of the Bond

  1. As there is no lawful basis for any claim against the bond under section 162 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW), I request that the entire bond of $________ be returned to me in full.
  2. Please make arrangements through the NSW Fair Trading "Rental Bonds Online" system for the bond to be released and refunded to me within ________ working days of the date of this letter.
  3. If you require payment details, please remit the refunded amount to the following account: ________.

4. Reservation of Rights

  1. Without limiting or altering any of my rights in relation to the payment and return of the bond, if you do not respond or release the bond within ________ working days of this letter, I intend to lodge a claim for the return of the bond with NSW Fair Trading and, if necessary, make an application to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) for an order requiring the return of the bond.
  2. I reserve the right to claim any costs, interest or compensation that I may be entitled to recover in connection with any such action.
  3. Nothing in this letter constitutes a waiver of any of my rights, all of which are expressly reserved.

I look forward to your prompt response and to the timely return of the bond. Should you have any queries, please contact me using the details set out above.


Yours sincerely,


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Tenant

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