This is a sample letter from a Tenant to the Landlord. This letter serves as Notice to the Landlord that he/she must return the Tenant's security deposit immediately or risk legal actions.
Subject: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return — Evansville, Indiana Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue regarding my security deposit for the rental property located at [full rental property address], in accordance with the laws governing landlord-tenant relationships in Evansville, Indiana. As per the terms of our lease agreement signed on [date], I vacated the premises on [move-out date]. The purpose of this letter is to formally notify you of your failure to return the security deposit within the required time frame, as outlined by Indiana state law. According to Indiana Code Section 32-31-3-14, landlords in Evansville have a legal obligation to return the tenant's security deposit within 45 days of the lease termination date, provided there are no outstanding charges or damages to be deducted from the deposit. It has now been [number of days since 45-day deadline], and I still have not received any communication or reimbursement regarding my security deposit. To ensure a fair resolution, I kindly request that you promptly address this matter by taking the following action: 1. Return the full amount of my security deposit, which was [amount specified in lease agreement], no later than [reasonable deadline, e.g., 10 business days from receipt of this letter]. 2. Should you intend to make any deductions from the security deposit, please provide me with an itemized list of damages or charges within the aforementioned period. According to Indiana law, such a list must be accompanied by any receipts or invoices justifying these deductions. Failure to comply with the above request may leave me with no choice but to seek legal action. Pursuant to Indiana Code Section 32-31-3-14, if a landlord fails to return the security deposit in bad faith, they may be held liable for treble damages or an amount equal to three times the original security deposit, in addition to any reasonable attorney fees. I believe in resolving any disputes amicably and without unnecessary legal involvement. Therefore, I kindly ask you to fully comply with the applicable laws regarding the return of security deposits and ensure a prompt resolution to avoid further escalation. Please send your response and any required reimbursement to the following address: [Your address]. I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and look forward to a prompt resolution. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date]Subject: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return — Evansville, Indiana Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue regarding my security deposit for the rental property located at [full rental property address], in accordance with the laws governing landlord-tenant relationships in Evansville, Indiana. As per the terms of our lease agreement signed on [date], I vacated the premises on [move-out date]. The purpose of this letter is to formally notify you of your failure to return the security deposit within the required time frame, as outlined by Indiana state law. According to Indiana Code Section 32-31-3-14, landlords in Evansville have a legal obligation to return the tenant's security deposit within 45 days of the lease termination date, provided there are no outstanding charges or damages to be deducted from the deposit. It has now been [number of days since 45-day deadline], and I still have not received any communication or reimbursement regarding my security deposit. To ensure a fair resolution, I kindly request that you promptly address this matter by taking the following action: 1. Return the full amount of my security deposit, which was [amount specified in lease agreement], no later than [reasonable deadline, e.g., 10 business days from receipt of this letter]. 2. Should you intend to make any deductions from the security deposit, please provide me with an itemized list of damages or charges within the aforementioned period. According to Indiana law, such a list must be accompanied by any receipts or invoices justifying these deductions. Failure to comply with the above request may leave me with no choice but to seek legal action. Pursuant to Indiana Code Section 32-31-3-14, if a landlord fails to return the security deposit in bad faith, they may be held liable for treble damages or an amount equal to three times the original security deposit, in addition to any reasonable attorney fees. I believe in resolving any disputes amicably and without unnecessary legal involvement. Therefore, I kindly ask you to fully comply with the applicable laws regarding the return of security deposits and ensure a prompt resolution to avoid further escalation. Please send your response and any required reimbursement to the following address: [Your address]. I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and look forward to a prompt resolution. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date]
