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 — King Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the matter of the security deposit held for the property located at [Property Address], which I recently vacated. Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity to reside at your property over the course of my tenancy. However, it has come to my attention that I have not yet received a refund of my security deposit, as required by the laws of King Washington. Pursuant to the King Washington Landlord-Tenant Act, it is stipulated that landlords are required to return the tenant's security deposit within 14 days of the tenant moving out, or provide an itemized statement outlining any deductions from the deposit along with the balance due. Regrettably, I have not received any communication or refund regarding my security deposit within the statutory timeframe. I kindly request you to review the status of my security deposit and take the necessary steps to promptly refund it in full as per the law. If there are any valid deductions as per the terms of our rental agreement, please provide a detailed written explanation and supporting documentation. In light of the failure to return the security deposit within the legally mandated period, I must remind you that King Washington law allows tenants to seek damages of up to two times the withheld amount, in addition to court costs and reasonable attorney fees. I trust that we can resolve this matter amicably without resorting to legal action. I have provided my updated contact information below and kindly request you to respond to this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 7 days] to arrange for the return of my security deposit. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Phone Number] [Email Address] ----------------------------------------- Additional Types of King Washington Letters from Tenant to Landlord regarding Security Deposit: 1. King Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord Requesting Itemized Statement: This letter is a formal request from a tenant to a landlord, specifically asking for an itemized statement outlining the deductions, if any, made from the security deposit. 2. King Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord Disputing Deductions Made: In this type of letter, tenants express their disagreement with the deductions made from their security deposit and provide supporting evidence or arguments to contest those deductions. 3. King Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord Requesting Interest on Security Deposit: In accordance with King Washington law, tenants may request interest on their security deposit if they were entitled to receive it upon termination of their tenancy. Please note that it is advisable to consult with legal professionals and refer to specific King Washington legislation for accurate guidance pertaining to individual cases. We hope the above information assists you in drafting an effective King Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord in case there is a need to address the failure to return the security deposit.Subject: Notice of failure to return security deposit and demand for return — King Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the matter of the security deposit held for the property located at [Property Address], which I recently vacated. Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity to reside at your property over the course of my tenancy. However, it has come to my attention that I have not yet received a refund of my security deposit, as required by the laws of King Washington. Pursuant to the King Washington Landlord-Tenant Act, it is stipulated that landlords are required to return the tenant's security deposit within 14 days of the tenant moving out, or provide an itemized statement outlining any deductions from the deposit along with the balance due. Regrettably, I have not received any communication or refund regarding my security deposit within the statutory timeframe. I kindly request you to review the status of my security deposit and take the necessary steps to promptly refund it in full as per the law. If there are any valid deductions as per the terms of our rental agreement, please provide a detailed written explanation and supporting documentation. In light of the failure to return the security deposit within the legally mandated period, I must remind you that King Washington law allows tenants to seek damages of up to two times the withheld amount, in addition to court costs and reasonable attorney fees. I trust that we can resolve this matter amicably without resorting to legal action. I have provided my updated contact information below and kindly request you to respond to this letter within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 7 days] to arrange for the return of my security deposit. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Phone Number] [Email Address] ----------------------------------------- Additional Types of King Washington Letters from Tenant to Landlord regarding Security Deposit: 1. King Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord Requesting Itemized Statement: This letter is a formal request from a tenant to a landlord, specifically asking for an itemized statement outlining the deductions, if any, made from the security deposit. 2. King Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord Disputing Deductions Made: In this type of letter, tenants express their disagreement with the deductions made from their security deposit and provide supporting evidence or arguments to contest those deductions. 3. King Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord Requesting Interest on Security Deposit: In accordance with King Washington law, tenants may request interest on their security deposit if they were entitled to receive it upon termination of their tenancy. Please note that it is advisable to consult with legal professionals and refer to specific King Washington legislation for accurate guidance pertaining to individual cases. We hope the above information assists you in drafting an effective King Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord in case there is a need to address the failure to return the security deposit.
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.
