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Security Deposit Return Demand Letter (US Tenant)

Demand for the return of a rental security deposit with the state deadline, request for an itemised list of deductions and warning of small claims action.

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Security Deposit Return Demand Letter (US Tenant) - sample

Alex Morgan
+1 202 555 0143

Date: 06/10/2026

Subject: Demand for return of security deposit - ____________

Dear ____________,

I was your tenant at ____________ and I moved out on 06/30/2026, leaving the unit clean and undamaged apart from normal wear and tear. I paid a security deposit of 1,800.00.

Under my state's law you must return the deposit, or send an itemised statement of lawful deductions with the remainder, within 30 days of move-out. I have not received either.

I demand the return of my deposit of 1,800.00 within 10 days of the date of this letter. Please send it to my forwarding address: ____________.

If you do not, I will file in small claims court and ask for the deposit, court costs and any statutory penalty - in many states up to two or three times the deposit for a bad-faith withholding.

Sincerely,


Alex Morgan

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Security Deposit Return Demand Letter (US Tenant)

State statutes set a deadline (commonly 14 to 30 days) for returning a deposit and often add a penalty for wrongful withholding. Giving a forwarding address in writing is usually required.

When to use it

  • Demanding payment before a claim
  • Ending a tenancy or a contract
  • Formal requests to authorities and companies

How to write Security Deposit Return Demand Letter (US Tenant)

  1. Write the full names and addresses of both sides and the dates and amounts exactly as they appear in your papers.
  2. State the demand in one clear sentence and give a reasonable deadline.
  3. Send it by a method that gives proof (registered post, speed post, courier with receipt or a tracked e-mail) and keep the receipt.
  4. For a high-value or contested matter, have a lawyer check the notice before you send it.

Attach with it

  • Copies of contracts, invoices and messages
  • Proof of identity where the receiver asks

Common mistakes

  • Missing deadline in the notice
  • Sending without proof of delivery

Options you can choose

Tone and salutation, validity statement, ID-copies note, witness boxes, execution note (notary / stamp paper / oath), QR or reference box, four layouts and - in any language except English - a side-by-side English copy.

How to write a Security Deposit Return Demand Letter (US Tenant)

  1. Fill in the form: Tenant's name, Former rental address, Landlord / property manager, Deposit paid (USD), Date you moved out, Your forwarding address.
  2. Add your letterhead, logo, footer or watermark if you like.
  3. Download a print-ready PDF - or send it for e-signature.

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FAQ

Is a legal notice sent by me valid, or must a lawyer send it?

In most places a notice sent by you is valid, but a notice from a lawyer carries more weight. For high-value or contested matters, have a lawyer check it first.

How should I deliver a legal notice?

By registered post with acknowledgement, courier with proof of delivery, or a tracked e-mail where the other side's address is known. Keep every receipt.

Are these templates legal advice?

No. They are drafting aids. Rules differ by country and state, so check the formalities (stamp duty, notary, deadlines) that apply to you.

Is this Security Deposit Return Demand Letter (US Tenant) template free?

Yes. You can fill it in online and download it as a PDF for free, without installing anything.

Can I change the wording?

Yes. Every sentence of the document can be edited on the page before you download it.

This is a general template, not legal advice. Check any requirements that apply in your country or organisation.

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