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.
Subject: Clovis California Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure to Return Prepaid Rent, Unearned Rent, and Security Deposit [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Request for Immediate Return of Prepaid Rent, Unearned Rent, and Security Deposit Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as a tenant residing at [Rental Property Address] in Clovis, California. I regret to inform you that despite vacating the premises on [Move-out Date], I have yet to receive the refund of my prepaid and unearned rent and the security deposit I am entitled to under California law. Furthermore, I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter. As stated in the California Civil Code Section 1950.5, landlords are obligated to return the tenant's prepaid rent, unearned rent, and security deposit within 21 days after the tenant vacates the rental property. Considering that this period has already elapsed, and to my knowledge, I have duly met all the necessary requirements, it is necessary for us to address this issue promptly. To summarize the details: 1. Prepaid Rent: — Amount paid: [Specify Amount— - Date of payment: [Specify Date] — Duration covered: [Specify Duration— - Calculation of unearned rent: [Provide Calculations, if applicable] 2. Security Deposit: — Amount deposited: [Specify Amount— - Date of deposit: [Specify Date] — Condition of the premises upon move-out: [Describe Condition, if applicable] — Deductions made (if any): [Specify Deductions, if applicable] 3. Requested Action: — Return of prepaid and unearned rent: [Specify Amount] — Return of security deposit: [Specify Amount] — Total amount requested: [Total Amount] I have made several attempts to contact you personally, both through phone calls and emails, regarding the issue at hand, but have not received any response. It is crucial to resolve this matter without further delay, as the failure to return the prepaid and unearned rent, as well as the security deposit, constitutes a violation of my rights as a tenant. If there are any concerns or disputes regarding the amounts claimed, I am more than willing to engage in a constructive dialogue and provide any additional information or documentation required to facilitate an amicable resolution to this matter. In the absence of immediate action on your part, I will have no choice but to pursue further legal remedies available to me under the California Civil Code, including but not limited to filing a lawsuit seeking the return of my prepaid and unearned rent, as well as the recovery of any statutory penalties set forth by law. I believe that it is in both parties' best interest to resolve this matter swiftly and without resorting to legal measures. Therefore, I kindly request your written response within [Specify Timeframe, e.g., 7 days] from the date of this letter addressing the outlined concerns and providing a clear timeline for the refund of the requested amounts. Thank you for your attention to this letter. I trust that we can settle this matter promptly and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]Subject: Clovis California Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure to Return Prepaid Rent, Unearned Rent, and Security Deposit [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Request for Immediate Return of Prepaid Rent, Unearned Rent, and Security Deposit Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as a tenant residing at [Rental Property Address] in Clovis, California. I regret to inform you that despite vacating the premises on [Move-out Date], I have yet to receive the refund of my prepaid and unearned rent and the security deposit I am entitled to under California law. Furthermore, I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter. As stated in the California Civil Code Section 1950.5, landlords are obligated to return the tenant's prepaid rent, unearned rent, and security deposit within 21 days after the tenant vacates the rental property. Considering that this period has already elapsed, and to my knowledge, I have duly met all the necessary requirements, it is necessary for us to address this issue promptly. To summarize the details: 1. Prepaid Rent: — Amount paid: [Specify Amount— - Date of payment: [Specify Date] — Duration covered: [Specify Duration— - Calculation of unearned rent: [Provide Calculations, if applicable] 2. Security Deposit: — Amount deposited: [Specify Amount— - Date of deposit: [Specify Date] — Condition of the premises upon move-out: [Describe Condition, if applicable] — Deductions made (if any): [Specify Deductions, if applicable] 3. Requested Action: — Return of prepaid and unearned rent: [Specify Amount] — Return of security deposit: [Specify Amount] — Total amount requested: [Total Amount] I have made several attempts to contact you personally, both through phone calls and emails, regarding the issue at hand, but have not received any response. It is crucial to resolve this matter without further delay, as the failure to return the prepaid and unearned rent, as well as the security deposit, constitutes a violation of my rights as a tenant. If there are any concerns or disputes regarding the amounts claimed, I am more than willing to engage in a constructive dialogue and provide any additional information or documentation required to facilitate an amicable resolution to this matter. In the absence of immediate action on your part, I will have no choice but to pursue further legal remedies available to me under the California Civil Code, including but not limited to filing a lawsuit seeking the return of my prepaid and unearned rent, as well as the recovery of any statutory penalties set forth by law. I believe that it is in both parties' best interest to resolve this matter swiftly and without resorting to legal measures. Therefore, I kindly request your written response within [Specify Timeframe, e.g., 7 days] from the date of this letter addressing the outlined concerns and providing a clear timeline for the refund of the requested amounts. Thank you for your attention to this letter. I trust that we can settle this matter promptly and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]
