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Missouri Security Deposit Demand Letter

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Missouri
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MO-1068LT
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Description Security Deposit Request Letter

Notice to Landlord regarding the failure to return the security deposit, including details on the premises, moving out date, and the tenant's request for the deposit's return within a specified timeframe to avoid legal action.
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Before you go to court, a number of states require you to send a demand letter to your opposing party. An attorney is usually not necessary at this point and you can write a demand letter on your own. To write one, gather necessary documents, draft your letter, and send the letter to your opposing party.

The date of the letter and the landlord's full name and address. The address of the residence you rented and the date you moved in. A statement that you've been paying your rent timely and that you are current with your payments.

Mail your landlord a letter requesting that she return your deposit. Be polite and simply inform the landlord that you have vacated the property and would appreciate the return of your deposit once she has had a chance to complete any checks and paperwork.

Under Missouri law, a landlord cannot charge more than two months' rent as a security deposit. At the end of the lease, the landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit with an itemized list of damages for which any portion of the deposit is kept.

Start by simply saying the date and the tenants name and address. Make sure all the data is accurate, as this can serve as a written notice should you go to court. The letter should inform the tenant that they are late on the rent and by how many days.

Type your letter. Concisely review the main facts. Be polite. Write with your goal in mind. Ask for exactly what you want. Set a deadline. End the letter by stating you will promptly pursue legal remedies if the other party does not meet your demand. Make and keep copies.

Type your letter. Concisely review the main facts. Be polite. Write with your goal in mind. Ask for exactly what you want. Set a deadline. End the letter by stating you will promptly pursue legal remedies if the other party does not meet your demand. Make and keep copies.

Tenant's name and new address, or address he gave for return of the security deposit. Commencement date of the lease and date it ended. Amount of the security deposit when the tenant moved in. Amount of interest accrued.

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Missouri Security Deposit Demand Letter