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] Re: 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 matter of great importance regarding the return of my prepaid rent, unearned rent, and security deposit as outlined in my lease agreement. Firstly, I would like to bring to your attention that the lease agreement for the property at [Rental Property Address] was duly terminated on [Termination Date]. As per our agreement, I have fulfilled all my obligations as a tenant, including the timely payment of rent, maintaining the property in good condition, and adhering to all lease terms and regulations. Regrettably, I have not received the full refund of my prepaid rent and unearned rent as stipulated in the lease agreement. To clarify, the prepaid rent refers to the amount paid in advance for the rental period beyond the termination date, and unearned rent represents the unused portion of the rent for the days when the property was vacated before the end of the lease term. According to the California Civil Code Section 1950.5, the landlord must return the security deposit, prepaid rent, and unearned rent within 21 days after the termination of the lease. However, it has been [number of days] since the lease termination, and I am still awaiting the return of these funds. I kindly request an immediate refund of the following: 1. Prepaid Rent: [Enter the amount of prepaid rent you paid beyond the termination date] 2. Unearned Rent: [Calculate the number of days from termination until the end of the lease term and multiply it by the daily rental rate] 3. Security Deposit: [State the amount of your security deposit] In case there was a legitimate reason for withholding any portion of these funds, it is imperative that you provide a detailed breakdown of the deductions along with supporting documentation. Otherwise, it is my right to demand the full return of the aforementioned amounts within [give a reasonable time frame, such as "10 business days"]. If I do not receive a satisfactory response or be remitted the requested refund within the specified time frame, I have no choice but to pursue further actions to protect my rights as a tenant. This includes filing a complaint with the appropriate authorities, seeking legal counsel, and pursuing all available remedies under California law. I trust that you will promptly address this matter and handle it with the seriousness it deserves. Your cooperation in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated and would help us avoid any unnecessary legal disputes. Please contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address] at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further and arrange for the refund. I am available for a meeting to resolve this issue amicably. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Yours 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] Re: 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 matter of great importance regarding the return of my prepaid rent, unearned rent, and security deposit as outlined in my lease agreement. Firstly, I would like to bring to your attention that the lease agreement for the property at [Rental Property Address] was duly terminated on [Termination Date]. As per our agreement, I have fulfilled all my obligations as a tenant, including the timely payment of rent, maintaining the property in good condition, and adhering to all lease terms and regulations. Regrettably, I have not received the full refund of my prepaid rent and unearned rent as stipulated in the lease agreement. To clarify, the prepaid rent refers to the amount paid in advance for the rental period beyond the termination date, and unearned rent represents the unused portion of the rent for the days when the property was vacated before the end of the lease term. According to the California Civil Code Section 1950.5, the landlord must return the security deposit, prepaid rent, and unearned rent within 21 days after the termination of the lease. However, it has been [number of days] since the lease termination, and I am still awaiting the return of these funds. I kindly request an immediate refund of the following: 1. Prepaid Rent: [Enter the amount of prepaid rent you paid beyond the termination date] 2. Unearned Rent: [Calculate the number of days from termination until the end of the lease term and multiply it by the daily rental rate] 3. Security Deposit: [State the amount of your security deposit] In case there was a legitimate reason for withholding any portion of these funds, it is imperative that you provide a detailed breakdown of the deductions along with supporting documentation. Otherwise, it is my right to demand the full return of the aforementioned amounts within [give a reasonable time frame, such as "10 business days"]. If I do not receive a satisfactory response or be remitted the requested refund within the specified time frame, I have no choice but to pursue further actions to protect my rights as a tenant. This includes filing a complaint with the appropriate authorities, seeking legal counsel, and pursuing all available remedies under California law. I trust that you will promptly address this matter and handle it with the seriousness it deserves. Your cooperation in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated and would help us avoid any unnecessary legal disputes. Please contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address] at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further and arrange for the refund. I am available for a meeting to resolve this issue amicably. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Yours 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.
