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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [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 inform you of my dissatisfaction regarding the deductions made from my security deposit, as specified in my lease agreement for the property located at [Rental Property Address], Vacaville, California. First and foremost, I would like to state that I have vacated the premises on [Date of Vacating] and have left the property in a clean and well-maintained condition, considering the normal wear and tear associated with a rental property. Upon receiving the itemized list of deductions along with the partial return of my security deposit, I have carefully reviewed the charges and have identified several discrepancies that I believe are unjustified and in violation of California's landlord-tenant laws. Below, I have outlined the wrongful deductions made and the corresponding sections of the California Civil Code, which support my claim: 1. [Specify Deduction 1 as listed in the itemized list of deductions] — According to California Civil Code Section 1950.5, deductions can only be made for unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, or unpaid utilities. However, the deduction mentioned does not fall under any of these categories and should be returned in full. 2. [Specify Deduction 2 as listed in the itemized list of deductions] — Under California law, landlords are required to provide receipts or invoices for any deductions exceeding $126. In this case, no such documentation has been provided to validate the deducted amount. Thus, I request the immediate reimbursement of this unauthorized deduction. I kindly request that you rectify these wrongful deductions within [15/30] days from the date of this letter, as per California law. Please return the remaining portion of my security deposit of $[Amount] to the address mentioned above. Failure to comply with this request may result in legal action being taken against you to recover the wrongfully withheld amount, including any applicable legal fees. Additionally, I would like to remind you that failure to return the security deposit within the specified timeframe may entitle me to statutory penalties outlined in California Civil Code Section 1950.5(l). I hope that we can resolve this matter amicably without any further complications or legal involvement. I believe that open communication and fair handling of this situation will enable us to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. Should you require any additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. I anticipate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to the immediate return of my rightful security deposit. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [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 inform you of my dissatisfaction regarding the deductions made from my security deposit, as specified in my lease agreement for the property located at [Rental Property Address], Vacaville, California. First and foremost, I would like to state that I have vacated the premises on [Date of Vacating] and have left the property in a clean and well-maintained condition, considering the normal wear and tear associated with a rental property. Upon receiving the itemized list of deductions along with the partial return of my security deposit, I have carefully reviewed the charges and have identified several discrepancies that I believe are unjustified and in violation of California's landlord-tenant laws. Below, I have outlined the wrongful deductions made and the corresponding sections of the California Civil Code, which support my claim: 1. [Specify Deduction 1 as listed in the itemized list of deductions] — According to California Civil Code Section 1950.5, deductions can only be made for unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, or unpaid utilities. However, the deduction mentioned does not fall under any of these categories and should be returned in full. 2. [Specify Deduction 2 as listed in the itemized list of deductions] — Under California law, landlords are required to provide receipts or invoices for any deductions exceeding $126. In this case, no such documentation has been provided to validate the deducted amount. Thus, I request the immediate reimbursement of this unauthorized deduction. I kindly request that you rectify these wrongful deductions within [15/30] days from the date of this letter, as per California law. Please return the remaining portion of my security deposit of $[Amount] to the address mentioned above. Failure to comply with this request may result in legal action being taken against you to recover the wrongfully withheld amount, including any applicable legal fees. Additionally, I would like to remind you that failure to return the security deposit within the specified timeframe may entitle me to statutory penalties outlined in California Civil Code Section 1950.5(l). I hope that we can resolve this matter amicably without any further complications or legal involvement. I believe that open communication and fair handling of this situation will enable us to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. Should you require any additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. I anticipate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to the immediate return of my rightful security deposit. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name]
