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What is a Tenant Security Deposit Return Request?

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

What does the Tenant Security Deposit Return Request cover?

The Tenant Security Deposit Return Request is organised into sections covering § 1. Purpose of this Letter, § 2. The Tenancy, § 3. Surrender of the Premises, § 4. Condition of the Premises, § 5. Demand for Return, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Is a Tenant Security Deposit Return Request legally binding?

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

What laws apply to a Tenant Security Deposit Return Request in United States?

A Tenant Security Deposit Return Request should comply with the laws in force in United States. 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.

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REQUEST FOR RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSIT

FROM (Tenant):
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DATE: ________

TO (Landlord):
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RE: Demand for Return of Security Deposit — Premises located at ________

Dear ________:

§ 1. Purpose of this Letter. This letter constitutes my formal written demand for the return of the security deposit in the amount of $________ (________) that I paid to you in connection with my tenancy of the premises described below.

§ 2. The Tenancy. I previously leased residential property from you (the “Premises”) located at:

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The Premises were leased pursuant to a written lease agreement dated ________, for a term commencing on ________ and ending on ________.

§ 3. Surrender of the Premises. I fully and completely vacated and surrendered the Premises on ________, returned all keys and means of access, and provided you with my forwarding address as set forth at the head of this letter.

§ 5. Demand for Return. I hereby demand that you return the entire security deposit of $________, together with any interest required by applicable law, by mailing or delivering payment to my forwarding address listed at the head of this letter.

§ 6. Statutory Time Period. Under the residential landlord-tenant law of the State of ________ (________), you are required, within ________ days after the termination of the tenancy and my surrender of the Premises, to either (a) return the full security deposit to me, or (b) return the remaining balance together with a written, itemized statement of any lawful deductions.

§ 7. Failure to Comply. If I do not receive my full security deposit, or a written itemized statement of any lawful deductions accompanied by any balance due, within the statutory period applicable in the State of ________, I reserve all of my rights and remedies available under law, which may include the recovery of the wrongfully withheld deposit, statutory damages, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs where permitted. In that event, I intend to pursue this matter in the appropriate small claims or other court of competent jurisdiction in ________.

Nothing in this letter shall be construed as a waiver of any of my rights or remedies, all of which are expressly reserved.

Sincerely,


_______________________________
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Tenant

Date: ________

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