This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This is a letter from the Tenant to Landlord containing notice of wrongful deductions from the security deposit anda demand for return. This form complies with state statutory law.
Clovis California Letter from Tenant to Landlord: Notice of Wrongful Deductions from Security Deposit and Demand for Return [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Wrongful Deductions from Security Deposit and Demand for Return Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue regarding the deductions made from my security deposit upon moving out of the rental property located at [property address] in Clovis, California. As per the California Civil Code Section 1950.5, it is my right as a tenant to receive the full amount of the security deposit, or a written itemized statement explaining the deductions made within 21 days upon vacating the property. However, to my disappointment, I have not received any communication or refund of my security deposit within the stipulated timeframe. Upon inspecting the itemized statement finally received on [date], I was astounded to discover several deductions that I believe to be wrongful and unsubstantiated. The following deductions have been wrongly made from my security deposit: 1. [List specific deductions, such as carpet cleaning, repair costs, painting, unpaid rent, etc., along with respective amounts and reasons.] I firmly believe that these deductions exceed the scope of ordinary wear and tear expected from a tenant over the course of my tenancy. It is important to note that the property was diligently maintained while I resided there, and I also completed a thorough move-out cleaning to ensure its cleanliness. Moreover, California law requires landlords to provide receipts and invoices to substantiate any deductions made from the security deposit. I kindly request that you provide me with proper documentation and receipts supporting the aforementioned deductions. If you fail to provide this evidence, it may indicate that the deductions were made in bad faith and without proper justification. As a result of these wrongful deductions, I demand that the full amount of my security deposit in the sum of [dollar amount] be returned to me immediately. Please arrange for the refund to be issued via [preferred method of refund, such as check or direct deposit] to the following address [your mailing address or bank account details for direct deposit]. In the event that the full refund is not provided within 10 business days of receiving this notice, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action to protect my rights as a tenant. Under California law, if a court finds that the landlord wrongfully withheld the security deposit, the tenant may be entitled to double the amount wrongfully withheld. I hope we can resolve this matter amicably and promptly. I request your cooperation in ensuring that my rights, as outlined by the California Civil Code, are respected and that I receive the full refund at the earliest. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]Clovis California Letter from Tenant to Landlord: Notice of Wrongful Deductions from Security Deposit and Demand for Return [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Wrongful Deductions from Security Deposit and Demand for Return Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue regarding the deductions made from my security deposit upon moving out of the rental property located at [property address] in Clovis, California. As per the California Civil Code Section 1950.5, it is my right as a tenant to receive the full amount of the security deposit, or a written itemized statement explaining the deductions made within 21 days upon vacating the property. However, to my disappointment, I have not received any communication or refund of my security deposit within the stipulated timeframe. Upon inspecting the itemized statement finally received on [date], I was astounded to discover several deductions that I believe to be wrongful and unsubstantiated. The following deductions have been wrongly made from my security deposit: 1. [List specific deductions, such as carpet cleaning, repair costs, painting, unpaid rent, etc., along with respective amounts and reasons.] I firmly believe that these deductions exceed the scope of ordinary wear and tear expected from a tenant over the course of my tenancy. It is important to note that the property was diligently maintained while I resided there, and I also completed a thorough move-out cleaning to ensure its cleanliness. Moreover, California law requires landlords to provide receipts and invoices to substantiate any deductions made from the security deposit. I kindly request that you provide me with proper documentation and receipts supporting the aforementioned deductions. If you fail to provide this evidence, it may indicate that the deductions were made in bad faith and without proper justification. As a result of these wrongful deductions, I demand that the full amount of my security deposit in the sum of [dollar amount] be returned to me immediately. Please arrange for the refund to be issued via [preferred method of refund, such as check or direct deposit] to the following address [your mailing address or bank account details for direct deposit]. In the event that the full refund is not provided within 10 business days of receiving this notice, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action to protect my rights as a tenant. Under California law, if a court finds that the landlord wrongfully withheld the security deposit, the tenant may be entitled to double the amount wrongfully withheld. I hope we can resolve this matter amicably and promptly. I request your cooperation in ensuring that my rights, as outlined by the California Civil Code, are respected and that I receive the full refund at the earliest. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]
