This is a formal demand letter from a Tenant to Landlord demanding return of Tenant's security deposit after vacating the premises. This form informs Landlord that he/she has a limited number of days as permitted by state statutory law to refund Tenant's deposit or legal sanctions may ensue.
Subject: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return — Middlesex, Massachusetts Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address an issue concerning the return of my security deposit for the property located at [Address of Rental Unit], Middlesex, Massachusetts. Despite the termination of our lease agreement on [Date], I have yet to receive the refund of my security deposit within the required timeframe as per Massachusetts state law. As you are aware, according to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 186, Section 15B, landlords are obligated to return the tenant's security deposit within thirty (30) days of lease termination, along with a written itemized statement if any deductions have been made. However, despite the aforementioned statutory deadline, I have not received any communication or the return of my security deposit from you. Considering the above situation, I must assert my rights as a tenant and formally demand the immediate return of my security deposit in full. I believe this failure to return my security deposit within the legally stipulated timeframe is a violation of Massachusetts state law. To avoid any potential escalation and ensuring a swift resolution, I kindly request that you return my security deposit of [Amount of Security Deposit] in the full amount within [reasonable timeframe] from the date of this letter. Failure to return my security deposit within the specified timeframe, as required by the law, may result in me taking legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate remedies available to me under Massachusetts state law. These remedies may include, but are not limited to, filing a complaint with the appropriate government agency and pursuing legal action in small claims court. Please be advised that I expect prompt action and compliance with the legal requirements outlined. To facilitate a smooth resolution, I request that you provide me with a written response to this notice within [reasonable timeframe] stating your intentions and any explanation for the delay. Additionally, if any deductions have been made, please include an itemized statement detailing each deduction and its corresponding cost. I look forward to your immediate attention to this matter and the speedy resolution of the outstanding issue. Should you have any further queries or concerns, you may contact me at [Your Contact Information]. I kindly request all correspondence regarding this matter to be conducted in writing. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] Keywords: Middlesex, Massachusetts, letter, tenant, landlord, notice, failure, return, security deposit, demand, refund, lease agreement, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 186, Section 15B, itemized statement, deductions, violation, deadline, rights, legal action, resolution, government agency, small claims court, written response, delay, compliance, query, concern, outstanding issue, contact information, correspondence.
Subject: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return — Middlesex, Massachusetts Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address an issue concerning the return of my security deposit for the property located at [Address of Rental Unit], Middlesex, Massachusetts. Despite the termination of our lease agreement on [Date], I have yet to receive the refund of my security deposit within the required timeframe as per Massachusetts state law. As you are aware, according to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 186, Section 15B, landlords are obligated to return the tenant's security deposit within thirty (30) days of lease termination, along with a written itemized statement if any deductions have been made. However, despite the aforementioned statutory deadline, I have not received any communication or the return of my security deposit from you. Considering the above situation, I must assert my rights as a tenant and formally demand the immediate return of my security deposit in full. I believe this failure to return my security deposit within the legally stipulated timeframe is a violation of Massachusetts state law. To avoid any potential escalation and ensuring a swift resolution, I kindly request that you return my security deposit of [Amount of Security Deposit] in the full amount within [reasonable timeframe] from the date of this letter. Failure to return my security deposit within the specified timeframe, as required by the law, may result in me taking legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate remedies available to me under Massachusetts state law. These remedies may include, but are not limited to, filing a complaint with the appropriate government agency and pursuing legal action in small claims court. Please be advised that I expect prompt action and compliance with the legal requirements outlined. To facilitate a smooth resolution, I request that you provide me with a written response to this notice within [reasonable timeframe] stating your intentions and any explanation for the delay. Additionally, if any deductions have been made, please include an itemized statement detailing each deduction and its corresponding cost. I look forward to your immediate attention to this matter and the speedy resolution of the outstanding issue. Should you have any further queries or concerns, you may contact me at [Your Contact Information]. I kindly request all correspondence regarding this matter to be conducted in writing. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] Keywords: Middlesex, Massachusetts, letter, tenant, landlord, notice, failure, return, security deposit, demand, refund, lease agreement, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 186, Section 15B, itemized statement, deductions, violation, deadline, rights, legal action, resolution, government agency, small claims court, written response, delay, compliance, query, concern, outstanding issue, contact information, correspondence.
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.