Security Deposit Refund Letter — Template & Guide
A security deposit refund letter is the first written request you send when your landlord hasn't returned your deposit. Done right, it usually ends the dispute before it becomes one.
What to include
Your name and forwarding address, the rental address, your move-out date, the original deposit amount, what (if anything) was returned, and a clear request for the balance by a specific date.
Tone matters
A refund letter should be firm but not hostile. Polite letters that cite the law tend to get faster responses than angry ones — and they read better if a judge sees them later.
Keep records
Send via certified mail with return receipt, keep a signed copy, and save proof of delivery. This single step strengthens any future small claims case.
How it works
1. Tell us what happened
Enter your move-out, deposit, and landlord details in our 7-step guided form.
2. We draft your letter
Your draft cites your state's return deadline and damages multiplier in clear, professional language.
3. Send & follow up
Download as PDF, send certified mail, and escalate to small claims if the landlord ignores your demand.
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