Jacksonville Florida Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of wrongful deductions from security deposit and demand for return

• Category: Florida Landlord Tenant - Security Deposits
• State: Florida
• City: Jacksonville
• Control #: FL-1069LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [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 pressing matter regarding my recent move-out from the rental property located at [Property Address] in Jacksonville, Florida. I believe there have been wrongful deductions from my security deposit, and I kindly request the immediate return of the remaining balance. Firstly, according to Florida's landlord-tenant laws, specifically under Florida Statute Section 83.49, a landlord has 30 days from the time of tenant move-out to provide a written statement outlining any deductions made from the security deposit. However, despite adhering to the terms of the lease agreement, I have not received a detailed itemization of the deductions made within the legally specified timeframe. Secondly, upon reviewing the deductions that were unfortunately made, I have identified several discrepancies and inconsistencies that warrant clarification. In accordance with the Florida Statutes, a landlord is only permitted to deduct reasonable charges and expenses caused by a tenant's failure to comply with their obligations as stated in the lease agreement. To provide a better understanding of the situation, I would like to outline the questionable deductions made: 1. [List specific deduction #1] — [Explain why this deduction is considered wrongful] — [Provide any evidence or documentation supporting your claim] 2. [List specific deduction #2] — [Explain why this deduction is considered wrongful] — [Provide any evidence or documentation supporting your claim] 3. [List specific deduction #3] — [Explain why this deduction is considered wrongful] — [Provide any evidence or documentation supporting your claim] In light of the aforementioned deductions, I kindly request that you rectify this situation promptly by refunding the remaining balance of my security deposit, which should be [state the original security deposit amount]. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within [state a reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] of receiving this letter, I will have no choice but to consider further legal action in accordance with Florida's landlord-tenant laws and seek all available remedies. I urge you to handle this matter in good faith and to comply with the legal obligations surrounding security deposit deductions. I value the positive landlord-tenant relationship we have maintained thus far and hope to resolve this matter amicably. Please provide a written response acknowledging the receipt of this letter and providing an update on the actions you intend to take. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt and favorable response. Sincerely, [Your Full Name] Different types of Jacksonville Florida Letters from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of wrongful deductions from the security deposit and demand for return may include variations in the number and nature of the specific deductions being disputed by the tenant. Each case may involve unique circumstances, such as repairs, cleaning fees, or unpaid rent. However, the general structure of the letter remains the same, highlighting the applicable laws, detailing the specific deductions, providing evidence or supporting documents, and demanding the return of the remaining security deposit balance within a reasonable timeframe.

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [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 pressing matter regarding my recent move-out from the rental property located at [Property Address] in Jacksonville, Florida. I believe there have been wrongful deductions from my security deposit, and I kindly request the immediate return of the remaining balance. Firstly, according to Florida's landlord-tenant laws, specifically under Florida Statute Section 83.49, a landlord has 30 days from the time of tenant move-out to provide a written statement outlining any deductions made from the security deposit. However, despite adhering to the terms of the lease agreement, I have not received a detailed itemization of the deductions made within the legally specified timeframe. Secondly, upon reviewing the deductions that were unfortunately made, I have identified several discrepancies and inconsistencies that warrant clarification. In accordance with the Florida Statutes, a landlord is only permitted to deduct reasonable charges and expenses caused by a tenant's failure to comply with their obligations as stated in the lease agreement. To provide a better understanding of the situation, I would like to outline the questionable deductions made: 1. [List specific deduction #1] — [Explain why this deduction is considered wrongful] — [Provide any evidence or documentation supporting your claim] 2. [List specific deduction #2] — [Explain why this deduction is considered wrongful] — [Provide any evidence or documentation supporting your claim] 3. [List specific deduction #3] — [Explain why this deduction is considered wrongful] — [Provide any evidence or documentation supporting your claim] In light of the aforementioned deductions, I kindly request that you rectify this situation promptly by refunding the remaining balance of my security deposit, which should be [state the original security deposit amount]. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within [state a reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] of receiving this letter, I will have no choice but to consider further legal action in accordance with Florida's landlord-tenant laws and seek all available remedies. I urge you to handle this matter in good faith and to comply with the legal obligations surrounding security deposit deductions. I value the positive landlord-tenant relationship we have maintained thus far and hope to resolve this matter amicably. Please provide a written response acknowledging the receipt of this letter and providing an update on the actions you intend to take. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt and favorable response. Sincerely, [Your Full Name] Different types of Jacksonville Florida Letters from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of wrongful deductions from the security deposit and demand for return may include variations in the number and nature of the specific deductions being disputed by the tenant. Each case may involve unique circumstances, such as repairs, cleaning fees, or unpaid rent. However, the general structure of the letter remains the same, highlighting the applicable laws, detailing the specific deductions, providing evidence or supporting documents, and demanding the return of the remaining security deposit balance within a reasonable timeframe.