⚖️ Security Deposit Recovery Complaint

Generate a complete court complaint to recover your wrongfully withheld security deposit

What This Tool Generates:

Note: This generates the complaint document. You'll also need to file a summons and pay filing fees. Most states allow security deposit cases in small claims court (faster, cheaper, no attorney needed).

Court Information

The county where the rental property is located
Small claims is faster, cheaper, and designed for pro se litigants
Make sure this is under your state's small claims limit if filing there

Plaintiff Information (You)

Defendant Information (Landlord)

Use individual name or company name exactly as it appears on lease
Where complaint will be served

Rental Property & Lease Details

The property you rented (may be different from your current address)

Security Deposit Details

Legal Violations & Timeline

How many days landlord had to return deposit (14-60 days depending on state)
The date by which deposit should have been returned

Move-Out Condition Evidence

Damages Calculation

Check your state law - many allow 2x-3x for bad faith or missed deadline
Some states impose automatic penalties (e.g., $100-$1000) for violations
Some states require interest on deposits
Storage fees, higher rent paid elsewhere, etc.
Deposit × Multiplier + Penalties + Interest + Actual Damages + Fees + Costs

Additional Information

Small claims typically don't have juries