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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Demand Letter for Failure to Return Prepaid Rent and Security Deposit Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an urgent matter concerning the return of my prepaid rent and security deposit upon the termination of my tenancy at [Rental Property Address] in Santa Clarita, California. As per our lease agreement [Lease Agreement Date], I vacated the premises on [Move-out Date] and left the property in good condition, meeting all the requirements stated in the lease agreement. However, it has come to my attention that you have failed to return the prepaid rent and the entire security deposit I deposited upon signing the lease. The purpose of this letter is to formally demand the immediate return of the following amounts: 1. Prepaid Rent: The amount of [EX], representing the portion of rent that was prepaid for the period from [Start Date] to [End Date], for which I did not reside in the premises. 2. Security Deposit: The amount of [EX], which was initially paid as a security deposit to cover any damages or unpaid rent during my tenancy. As I have fulfilled all my responsibilities as a tenant, I expect the entire security deposit to be returned to me promptly. According to California Civil Code Sections 1950.5 and 1940-1954, a tenant is entitled to the return of any prepaid rent and the full security deposit minus any lawful deductions. Failure to do so within 21 days of lease termination may result in legal action being taken against the landlord. Please be aware that I have taken the necessary steps to document the condition of the property upon move-out, including thorough photographs and video evidence, as well as maintaining copies of all communications related to the property's maintenance and repairs during my tenancy. I hope that it will not be necessary to escalate this matter to legal proceedings, as it is my sincere desire to resolve this amicably. To avoid any further complications, I kindly request that the total amount owed, [EX], be returned to me within 10 business days from the date of this letter. Please provide a detailed itemization of any deductions made from the security deposit, as well as the payment method for returning the funds. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within the given timeframe, I will have no choice but to take further legal action to protect my rights as a tenant under the law. I would prefer to resolve this matter without resorting to legal remedies, but I am prepared to pursue all available courses of action to recover the amounts owed to me. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and I look forward to a swift resolution. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided phone number or email address. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Demand Letter for Failure to Return Prepaid Rent and Security Deposit Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an urgent matter concerning the return of my prepaid rent and security deposit upon the termination of my tenancy at [Rental Property Address] in Santa Clarita, California. As per our lease agreement [Lease Agreement Date], I vacated the premises on [Move-out Date] and left the property in good condition, meeting all the requirements stated in the lease agreement. However, it has come to my attention that you have failed to return the prepaid rent and the entire security deposit I deposited upon signing the lease. The purpose of this letter is to formally demand the immediate return of the following amounts: 1. Prepaid Rent: The amount of [EX], representing the portion of rent that was prepaid for the period from [Start Date] to [End Date], for which I did not reside in the premises. 2. Security Deposit: The amount of [EX], which was initially paid as a security deposit to cover any damages or unpaid rent during my tenancy. As I have fulfilled all my responsibilities as a tenant, I expect the entire security deposit to be returned to me promptly. According to California Civil Code Sections 1950.5 and 1940-1954, a tenant is entitled to the return of any prepaid rent and the full security deposit minus any lawful deductions. Failure to do so within 21 days of lease termination may result in legal action being taken against the landlord. Please be aware that I have taken the necessary steps to document the condition of the property upon move-out, including thorough photographs and video evidence, as well as maintaining copies of all communications related to the property's maintenance and repairs during my tenancy. I hope that it will not be necessary to escalate this matter to legal proceedings, as it is my sincere desire to resolve this amicably. To avoid any further complications, I kindly request that the total amount owed, [EX], be returned to me within 10 business days from the date of this letter. Please provide a detailed itemization of any deductions made from the security deposit, as well as the payment method for returning the funds. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within the given timeframe, I will have no choice but to take further legal action to protect my rights as a tenant under the law. I would prefer to resolve this matter without resorting to legal remedies, but I am prepared to pursue all available courses of action to recover the amounts owed to me. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and I look forward to a swift resolution. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided phone number or email address. Thank you for your cooperation. 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.
