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Security Deposit Return Letter - Template, Sample Form

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What is a Security Deposit Return Letter?

A Security Deposit Return Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for Canada. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

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You can download your completed Security Deposit Return Letter as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Is a Security Deposit Return Letter legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Security Deposit Return Letter is generally legally binding in Canada, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Security Deposit Return Letter in Canada?

A Security Deposit Return Letter should comply with the laws in force in Canada. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Security Deposit Return Letter?

For most standard situations you can complete the Security Deposit Return Letter yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the Security Deposit Return Letter?

Download the completed Security Deposit Return Letter as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Canada. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

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Most people finish the Security Deposit Return Letter in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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RE: Return of Security Deposit in Respect of the Tenancy at ________


Dear ________,

I am writing further to the residential tenancy agreement entered into between ________ (the “Landlord”) and ________ (the “Tenant”) dated ________ (the “Tenancy Agreement”), in respect of the rental premises municipally described as ________ (the “Premises”), which tenancy was governed by the residential tenancy legislation in force in the Province of ________ (the “Act”).

This letter confirms the following:

  1. The Tenant paid to the Landlord at the commencement of the tenancy a security deposit in the amount of $________ (________ dollars) (the “Deposit”).
  2. The Tenant vacated and delivered up possession of the Premises on ________, having provided proper notice and otherwise complied with the obligations of the Tenancy Agreement and the Act.
  4. Where required by the Act, interest on the Deposit has been calculated at the prescribed rate and is included in the amount returned, in the additional sum of $________.

Accordingly, the Landlord hereby returns to the Tenant the full amount of the Deposit, together with any interest payable thereon, in the total sum of $________, by way of ________, enclosed with or accompanying this letter.

The Landlord thanks the Tenant for maintaining the Premises in good and clean condition, for complying with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement, and for providing adequate notice prior to vacating the Premises.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the return of your security deposit, please feel free to contact me at ________ or ________. Thank you.

Yours truly,



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Landlord / Authorized Agent


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT BY TENANT

I, ________, hereby acknowledge having received from the Landlord the sum of $________ representing the full return of my security deposit, together with any interest payable thereon, in respect of the Premises.


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Signature of Tenant

Dated this ________.

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