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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 Tenancy Deposit - ________


The above property was vacated on ________ and as requested, all keys have been returned.

All of the tenant obligations in relation to this property have been fulfilled. In particular, no damage has been caused to the property and there is no outstanding rent.

Consequently, it is requested that the entire deposit of $________ now be returned.

Please make arrangements through the NSW Fair Trading "Rental Bonds Online" system, within ________ working days, for the deposit to be returned.

Without limiting or altering any tenant rights in relation the payment of the deposit, if you do not respond within ________ working days, a claim for the return of the deposit may be lodged with the NSW Fair Trading and, if necessary, an application may be made to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) for an order requiring the return of the deposit. Any costs incurred in pursuing such action may also be claimed.



Yours sincerely,



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