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I moved out on   .  \nAs of today, I have not received my security deposit back, nor any itemized statement of deductions.  \nPursuant to New York General Obligations Law § 7-108, you are required within 14 days ofa tenant move-out to either (1) return the security deposit in full, or (2) provide an itemized list of any deductions and the remaining deposit amount.  \nI hereby demand you return my security deposit of $  (plus, if applicable, interest for properties with 6 or more units) to me at my current address:  \n_____________________________  \n_____________________________  \nIf I do not receive this within 5 days, I may pursue legal action, including filing in Small Claims Court or filing a complaint with the New York State Attorney General’s Office.  \nSincerely,","cbCaikdQkKMM9TPz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikdQkKMM9TPz","pdf",64115,"English","# Demand for Return of Security Deposit\n## Tenant and Property Details\n## Legal Basis and Deadlines\n## Requested Payment and Address\n## Consequences of Non-Response","[{\"question\":\"What does the demand letter request?\",\"answer\":\"It demands return of the tenant’s security deposit and requires an itemized statement of any deductions if the deposit is not returned in full.\"},{\"question\":\"Which law is referenced in the letter?\",\"answer\":\"The letter cites New York General Obligations Law § 7-108.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if the landlord does not respond within the stated timeframe?\",\"answer\":\"If the deposit is not received within 5 days, the tenant may pursue legal action, including Small Claims Court or a complaint with the New York State Attorney General’s Office.\"}]","Demand Letter - Demand for Return of Security Deposit | PDF",1789511916]