Title: Dallas Texas Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure to Return Prepaid Rent, Unearned Rent, and Security Deposit Introduction: Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of concern regarding the return of my prepaid rent, unearned rent, and security deposit for the property located at [Address of the Rented Property]. As a tenant, it is my right to receive any outstanding funds recoverable by me upon the termination of the lease agreement, as per the laws and regulations governing the state of Texas. Unfortunately, I have not received the expected amount, and I kindly request your immediate attention to rectify this situation. 1. Letter for Failure to Return Entire Prepaid Rent: In case the landlord fails to refund the full prepaid rent made by the tenant. Body: i. Clearly state the dates when the lease agreement began and ended. ii. Specify the exact amount of prepaid rent made by the tenant. iii. Articulate the failure of the landlord to return the entire prepaid rent amount. iv. Emphasize the tenant's rights to receive the full prepaid rent as per Texas rental laws. v. Request the landlord to refund the remaining amount owed to the tenant promptly. 2. Letter for Failure to Return Unearned Rent: In case the landlord fails to refund the unearned rent, if the tenant moved out before the lease agreement's expiration. Body: i. Mention the dates of the lease agreement, specifically highlighting the move-out date. ii. Provide evidence that the tenant was not living in the rented property during the unexpired lease period. iii. Indicate the exact amount of unearned rent that has not been returned by the landlord. iv. Refer to Texas rental laws where it states that the tenant is entitled to a refund of unearned rent upon early termination of the lease. v. Request the landlord to return the unearned rent amount at the earliest. 3. Letter for Failure to Return Security Deposit: In case the landlord fails to refund the security deposit made by the tenant. Body: i. Specify the amount of the security deposit paid by the tenant at the beginning of the lease agreement. ii. Provide a detailed description of the property's condition at the time of move-out. iii. Explain any deductions that were made from the security deposit, if applicable. iv. State the remaining amount of security deposit that has not yet been returned by the landlord. v. Cite the relevant Texas statutes that require the landlord to refund the security deposit within a certain timeframe. vi. Request the landlord to return the outstanding security deposit without any further delay. Conclusion: I kindly ask that you address this matter urgently and ensure that the remaining prepaid rent, unearned rent, and security deposit, which ought to be recovered by me as per Texas rental laws, are promptly returned. Failure to rectify this issue within a reasonable timeframe may result in further legal action. Sincerely, [Tenant's Name] [Tenant's Contact Information]
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