Security Deposit Dispute Demand Letter Generator

Recover your wrongfully withheld security deposit with a professional demand letter

Common Security Deposit Violations This Tool Addresses:

✅ Failure to return deposit within statutory deadline (14-60 days depending on state)
✅ No itemized statement of deductions provided
✅ Illegal deductions for normal wear and tear
✅ Charges for pre-existing damage
✅ Excessive or fraudulent repair charges
✅ Failure to pay interest on deposit (where required)
✅ Bad faith retention of deposit
✅ Retaliatory withholding after tenant complaints

Statutory Penalties: Many states allow 2x-3x the deposit amount plus attorney fees for bad faith withholding. Some states impose automatic penalties for missing the deadline.

Your Demand Letter

Next Steps: Review the letter, sign it, send via certified mail with return receipt. Keep copies of all documentation (photos, receipts, lease, move-in checklist). If landlord doesn't respond, you can file in small claims court - security deposit cases are usually quick and landlords often lose badly.

💰 Security Deposit Dispute Demand Letter

Common Security Deposit Violations This Tool Addresses:

Your Information

Landlord Information

Rental Property Information

Security Deposit Details

Move-In Condition Documentation

Move-Out Condition Documentation

Landlord's Deductions & Violations

Damages & Settlement Demand

Your Demand Letter