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Security deposit return letter
List the deductions, and the letter does the math and shows what's due back. Your state's return deadline appears under the letter.
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How it works
Before you send it
Most states give landlords a set number of days after the tenancy ends to return the deposit, often with an itemized list of deductions. Missing the deadline can cost the landlord the right to keep anything, and in some states a penalty. Pick your state to see its rule. Keep a copy and proof of how and when you sent it.
General information, not legal advice. We are not lawyers. Read your state's rule (linked from our data page) or ask a lawyer before you rely on a deadline.
FAQ
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Is this letter legally required?
Many states require an itemized list of deductions sent within a deadline; some don't. The box under the letter shows what our data says for your state. It is general information, not legal advice.
How do I make a PDF?
Click Print or save as PDF and choose Save as PDF in the print dialog. Only the letter prints.
Is anything I type saved?
No. The letter is made in your browser. Nothing is stored or sent to us.
How should I send it?
Use a method you can prove, such as certified mail or delivery with a receipt, and keep a copy. Some states name the method.
Work out the exact due date with the return deadline calculator, or see every state's rules in our security deposit rules by state. More free tools: Executor notice letter, Rent increase notice, or see all free tools.
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Part of: Landlord rules by state