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I vacated the premises on [Date of Move-out] and returned the keys on [Date] .  \nMy records indicate that I paid a security deposit in the amount of $[Amount]. According to [State/Local] law, you are required to return this deposit, or provide an itemized list of deductions, within [Number] days of the termination of my lease.  \nAs of today, it has been [Number] days since I moved out, and I have not yet received my deposit or an accounting of any charges. I left the property in good condition, as documented by my move-out photos and inspection.  \nPlease mail the full refund of $[Amount] to my new forwarding address listed below:  \n[Your New Mailing Address][City, State, Zip Code]  \nIf I do not receive my deposit or a written explanation of any withholdings by [Date], I will be forced to pursue further legal action in small claims court to recover my funds, which may include interest and court costs.  \nSincerely,  \n[Your Signature]  \n[Your Printed Name]","cbCaiqCWib6ZnGDq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqCWib6ZnGDq","pdf",51769,"English","# Request for Security Deposit Return\n## Key Rental and Payment Details\n## Legal Deadline and Deposit Accounting\n## Refund Mailing Address and Escalation","[{\"question\":\"What information should be included in a security deposit refund demand letter?\",\"answer\":\"Include the tenant’s name and new forwarding address, the former rental address, move-out date, key return date, deposit amount, and the landlord/property manager’s contact details. Also include the required deadline for refund or an itemized deduction list under applicable law.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if the landlord does not return the security deposit or provide an accounting?\",\"answer\":\"If the tenant does not receive the deposit or a written explanation by the stated date, the tenant may pursue legal action in small claims court to recover the funds, potentially including interest and court costs.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the letter ask for a full refund or deductions breakdown?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. The letter requests the full refund of the security deposit amount and also allows for compliance via an itemized list of any lawful deductions within the required time period.\"}]","Security Deposit Refund Demand Letter - Tenant | PDF"]