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.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] 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 address a concerning issue related to the deductions made from my security deposit upon vacating the rental property located at [Rental Property Address] in Inglewood, California. It has come to my attention that improper and unjustifiable deductions have been made from my security deposit in violation of the California Civil Code section 1950.5. As a responsible tenant, I fulfilled all obligations under the lease agreement, including providing proper notice of my intent to vacate the property and ensuring the property was returned in good condition, barring normal wear and tear. Despite this, I have received an itemized deduction statement outlining charges that are either unjustifiable or exceed the reasonable costs of repair or cleaning. I have carefully reviewed the deductions mentioned in the itemized statement and dispute their validity for the following reasons: 1. [Specify the first wrongful deduction from security deposit] Explanation: [Provide a detailed explanation of why this deduction is wrongful] 2. [Specify the second wrongful deduction from security deposit] Explanation: [Provide a detailed explanation of why this deduction is wrongful] 3. [Specify any additional wrongful deductions from security deposit] Explanation: [Provide a detailed explanation of why these deductions are wrongful] According to California Civil Code section 1950.5, if the deductions made from the security deposit are deemed wrongful, I am entitled to the immediate return of the wrongfully withheld amount. Additionally, I can seek penalties under California law for bad faith retention of my security deposit. I kindly request that you rectify this situation promptly by returning the wrongfully withheld amount of [specify the total amount wrongfully deducted] to me within [specify a reasonable time frame, such as 14 days] of the date of this letter. Failure to do so may result in further legal action to enforce my rights as a tenant under the applicable laws. Should you wish to discuss this matter further or clarify any concerns you may have, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. I hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and avoid any unnecessary legal proceedings. Please consider this letter as formal notice under California law regarding the wrongful deductions made from my security deposit. I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and prompt resolution in order to maintain a respectful landlord-tenant relationship. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's Signature] Keywords: Inglewood California, Letter from Tenant to Landlord, Notice of wrongful deductions from security deposit, Demand for return, California Civil Code section 1950.5, itemized deduction statement, unjustifiable charges, normal wear and tear, rectify the situation, wrongfully withheld amount, bad faith retention, legal action, tenant's rights.[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] 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 address a concerning issue related to the deductions made from my security deposit upon vacating the rental property located at [Rental Property Address] in Inglewood, California. It has come to my attention that improper and unjustifiable deductions have been made from my security deposit in violation of the California Civil Code section 1950.5. As a responsible tenant, I fulfilled all obligations under the lease agreement, including providing proper notice of my intent to vacate the property and ensuring the property was returned in good condition, barring normal wear and tear. Despite this, I have received an itemized deduction statement outlining charges that are either unjustifiable or exceed the reasonable costs of repair or cleaning. I have carefully reviewed the deductions mentioned in the itemized statement and dispute their validity for the following reasons: 1. [Specify the first wrongful deduction from security deposit] Explanation: [Provide a detailed explanation of why this deduction is wrongful] 2. [Specify the second wrongful deduction from security deposit] Explanation: [Provide a detailed explanation of why this deduction is wrongful] 3. [Specify any additional wrongful deductions from security deposit] Explanation: [Provide a detailed explanation of why these deductions are wrongful] According to California Civil Code section 1950.5, if the deductions made from the security deposit are deemed wrongful, I am entitled to the immediate return of the wrongfully withheld amount. Additionally, I can seek penalties under California law for bad faith retention of my security deposit. I kindly request that you rectify this situation promptly by returning the wrongfully withheld amount of [specify the total amount wrongfully deducted] to me within [specify a reasonable time frame, such as 14 days] of the date of this letter. Failure to do so may result in further legal action to enforce my rights as a tenant under the applicable laws. Should you wish to discuss this matter further or clarify any concerns you may have, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. I hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and avoid any unnecessary legal proceedings. Please consider this letter as formal notice under California law regarding the wrongful deductions made from my security deposit. I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and prompt resolution in order to maintain a respectful landlord-tenant relationship. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Tenant's Signature] Keywords: Inglewood California, Letter from Tenant to Landlord, Notice of wrongful deductions from security deposit, Demand for return, California Civil Code section 1950.5, itemized deduction statement, unjustifiable charges, normal wear and tear, rectify the situation, wrongfully withheld amount, bad faith retention, legal action, tenant's rights.
