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 in good health. I am writing to inform you of my dissatisfaction regarding the deductions made from my security deposit upon vacating the rental property located at [Rental Property Address] in Waterbury, Connecticut. First and foremost, I would like to emphasize that I have fulfilled all my obligations under the lease agreement, including paying my rent in a timely manner and leaving the property in a clean and well-maintained condition. Despite this, upon receiving my security deposit refund, I discovered several deductions that I believe to be unjustified and in violation of Connecticut's landlord-tenant laws. To address this matter, I have carefully reviewed the Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 830, Section 47a-21, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords regarding security deposits. As per the law, any deductions from the security deposit must be for reasonable causes and properly documented. Upon reviewing the itemized deduction list provided along with the refund, I identified several discrepancies and inconsistencies. To ensure clarity, I have listed each deduction below, along with my comments and the specific Connecticut statutes that deem them unfair or unlawful: 1. Deduction for "Cleaning Fees" — [Provide detailed comments on the cleanliness of the property upon move-out, mentioning any pre-existing conditions that were present before your tenancy commenced.] According to Connecticut General Statutes 47a-21(d)(7), landlords cannot charge tenants for normal wear and tear or pre-existing damages. Based on this, it is evident that the deductions made under the pretext of cleaning fees are unjustified. 2. Deduction for "Repair and Maintenance" — [Provide a detailed explanation of the condition of the property and any necessary repairs that were not the result of your actions.] Connecticut General Statutes 47a-21(d)(3) specifies that landlords cannot charge tenants for repairs needed due to normal wear and tear or conditions existing before the tenant's occupancy. Hence, I believe the deductions under repair and maintenance are wrongful and should be reconsidered. 3. Deduction for [List any other deductions] — [Provide specific reasons why these deductions are unjustified and include relevant Connecticut landlord-tenant laws if applicable.] Since these deductions are wrongful and violative of Connecticut law, I kindly request immediate reimbursement of the wrongfully deducted amounts, totaling $[Enter the total amount]. I expect this repayment to be made promptly within [Specify a reasonable timeframe, typically 14 days] of receiving this letter. Failure to comply may leave me with no choice but to pursue legal action to protect my rights as a tenant. Furthermore, I remind you that Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-21(g) mandates that landlords who wrongfully withhold or fail to timely return a security deposit may be liable for twice the amount wrongfully withheld. I encourage you to carefully review the facts presented in this letter and promptly address this matter to avoid any further legal complications. Should you require any additional information or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I hope we can resolve this dispute amicably. Yours 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 in good health. I am writing to inform you of my dissatisfaction regarding the deductions made from my security deposit upon vacating the rental property located at [Rental Property Address] in Waterbury, Connecticut. First and foremost, I would like to emphasize that I have fulfilled all my obligations under the lease agreement, including paying my rent in a timely manner and leaving the property in a clean and well-maintained condition. Despite this, upon receiving my security deposit refund, I discovered several deductions that I believe to be unjustified and in violation of Connecticut's landlord-tenant laws. To address this matter, I have carefully reviewed the Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 830, Section 47a-21, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords regarding security deposits. As per the law, any deductions from the security deposit must be for reasonable causes and properly documented. Upon reviewing the itemized deduction list provided along with the refund, I identified several discrepancies and inconsistencies. To ensure clarity, I have listed each deduction below, along with my comments and the specific Connecticut statutes that deem them unfair or unlawful: 1. Deduction for "Cleaning Fees" — [Provide detailed comments on the cleanliness of the property upon move-out, mentioning any pre-existing conditions that were present before your tenancy commenced.] According to Connecticut General Statutes 47a-21(d)(7), landlords cannot charge tenants for normal wear and tear or pre-existing damages. Based on this, it is evident that the deductions made under the pretext of cleaning fees are unjustified. 2. Deduction for "Repair and Maintenance" — [Provide a detailed explanation of the condition of the property and any necessary repairs that were not the result of your actions.] Connecticut General Statutes 47a-21(d)(3) specifies that landlords cannot charge tenants for repairs needed due to normal wear and tear or conditions existing before the tenant's occupancy. Hence, I believe the deductions under repair and maintenance are wrongful and should be reconsidered. 3. Deduction for [List any other deductions] — [Provide specific reasons why these deductions are unjustified and include relevant Connecticut landlord-tenant laws if applicable.] Since these deductions are wrongful and violative of Connecticut law, I kindly request immediate reimbursement of the wrongfully deducted amounts, totaling $[Enter the total amount]. I expect this repayment to be made promptly within [Specify a reasonable timeframe, typically 14 days] of receiving this letter. Failure to comply may leave me with no choice but to pursue legal action to protect my rights as a tenant. Furthermore, I remind you that Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-21(g) mandates that landlords who wrongfully withhold or fail to timely return a security deposit may be liable for twice the amount wrongfully withheld. I encourage you to carefully review the facts presented in this letter and promptly address this matter to avoid any further legal complications. Should you require any additional information or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I hope we can resolve this dispute amicably. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]
