This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This form is from a Tenant to Landlord providing Landlord with legal notice of his/her failure to-date to return all of the prepaid but unearned rent. Because Tenant's departure resulted from Landlord's breach of Lease Agreement and/or other wrongful conduct contrary to applicable landlord-tenant law, Tenant is demanding a refund of all prepaid but unearned rent.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure to Return Prepaid Rent, Unearned Rent, and Security Deposit Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concerning matter regarding the return of my prepaid and unearned rent, as well as the security deposit, for the property located at [property address]. As a responsible tenant, I fulfilled all my obligations stipulated in the lease agreement, and I am entitled to the return of the aforementioned amounts. Firstly, under the terms of our lease agreement, I paid the rent for [specific time period], which spans from [start date] to [end date]. However, upon vacating the premises on [move-out date] and conducting a meticulous inspection of the property, it was evident that there were no damages or unpaid rent that would justify the withholding of any portion of the prepaid rent amount. I expect the full refund of the prepaid rent for this period, which amounts to [specify amount]. Moreover, I would like to draw attention to the fact that, as stated in the lease agreement, I gave proper notice of my intention to vacate the premises at least [number of days, as per lease agreement] before the agreed termination date. Therefore, any rent paid beyond the termination date would be considered unearned rent. As per California law, unearned rent must be returned within 21 days of the termination date, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. Failure to do so may result in legal repercussions. I estimate the unearned rent to be [specify amount], for the period starting from [termination date] until the end of my lease term. Furthermore, I expect a prompt refund of the security deposit paid at the beginning of my tenancy, amounting to [specify amount]. I must emphasize that the security deposit is not intended to cover rent owed or any damages that may occur during the tenancy, but rather to ensure the landlord's protection. As I adhered to the terms of the lease agreement and left the property in good condition, I anticipate the full return of my security deposit within the legally required 21-day period. If I do not receive the full refund of the prepaid rent, unearned rent, and security deposit within 21 calendar days from the termination date, as stipulated by California law, I reserve the right to pursue legal action to recover the amounts owed and ensure my rights are upheld. I truly hope that it does not come to this, as I value our tenant-landlord relationship thus far. I kindly request your immediate attention to this matter and your prompt response to confirm the details of the refund. Please forward the refund to the address indicated above or arrange for a direct deposit to the bank account associated with my tenancy, as mentioned in our previous communications. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that this issue can be resolved amicably, avoiding any unnecessary escalation. Should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure to Return Prepaid Rent, Unearned Rent, and Security Deposit Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concerning matter regarding the return of my prepaid and unearned rent, as well as the security deposit, for the property located at [property address]. As a responsible tenant, I fulfilled all my obligations stipulated in the lease agreement, and I am entitled to the return of the aforementioned amounts. Firstly, under the terms of our lease agreement, I paid the rent for [specific time period], which spans from [start date] to [end date]. However, upon vacating the premises on [move-out date] and conducting a meticulous inspection of the property, it was evident that there were no damages or unpaid rent that would justify the withholding of any portion of the prepaid rent amount. I expect the full refund of the prepaid rent for this period, which amounts to [specify amount]. Moreover, I would like to draw attention to the fact that, as stated in the lease agreement, I gave proper notice of my intention to vacate the premises at least [number of days, as per lease agreement] before the agreed termination date. Therefore, any rent paid beyond the termination date would be considered unearned rent. As per California law, unearned rent must be returned within 21 days of the termination date, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. Failure to do so may result in legal repercussions. I estimate the unearned rent to be [specify amount], for the period starting from [termination date] until the end of my lease term. Furthermore, I expect a prompt refund of the security deposit paid at the beginning of my tenancy, amounting to [specify amount]. I must emphasize that the security deposit is not intended to cover rent owed or any damages that may occur during the tenancy, but rather to ensure the landlord's protection. As I adhered to the terms of the lease agreement and left the property in good condition, I anticipate the full return of my security deposit within the legally required 21-day period. If I do not receive the full refund of the prepaid rent, unearned rent, and security deposit within 21 calendar days from the termination date, as stipulated by California law, I reserve the right to pursue legal action to recover the amounts owed and ensure my rights are upheld. I truly hope that it does not come to this, as I value our tenant-landlord relationship thus far. I kindly request your immediate attention to this matter and your prompt response to confirm the details of the refund. Please forward the refund to the address indicated above or arrange for a direct deposit to the bank account associated with my tenancy, as mentioned in our previous communications. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that this issue can be resolved amicably, avoiding any unnecessary escalation. Should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name]
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.
