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.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am writing to formally address a matter regarding the failure to return my security deposit upon the termination of my tenancy at [Rental Property Address]. Being aware of the legal obligations and rights of both tenants and landlords, I am compelled to assert my rights as outlined in the laws of the State of Indiana. Firstly, as per the lease agreement, I am providing you with appropriate notice in accordance with the Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31-3-1, which states that a tenant should notify the landlord of any defective conditions within the rental unit promptly. It has come to my attention that you have failed to fulfill your obligations pertaining to the return of my security deposit within the legally mandated timeframe. To provide you with the context of the situation, I vacated the rental property on [Date of Termination], having fulfilled all lease requirements, including paying rent until the end of the lease term and ensuring the unit was cleaned and returned to its original condition. Despite my efforts to maintain the property and abide by the terms of the lease, I have yet to receive my security deposit of [Enter Amount] within the fourteen (14) days stipulated by Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31-3-12. This delay in the return of my security deposit is a clear breach of Indiana landlord-tenant law. It is essential that you understand that failure to return the security deposit within the allotted timeframe grants the tenant certain legal rights, which may include recovering the deposit amount, as well as other compensatory damages outlined under Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31-31-8. I strongly urge you to rectify this matter swiftly by returning my security deposit in full within seven (7) days of your receipt of this notice. Failure to comply may result in me pursuing the necessary legal actions to protect my rights and seek appropriate legal remedies, as permitted by Indiana law. Please make the payment to the below address or contact me immediately to arrange the return of my security deposit: [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve this matter amicably and avoid pursuing any legal avenues. I look forward to receiving my security deposit within the specified timeframe. Sincerely, [Your Name] --- Different types of letters for Indianapolis Indiana Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of failure to return security deposit and demand for return may include: 1. Refund Request: If the landlord has failed to return the security deposit within the specified timeframe, this letter expresses the tenant's concerns and demands for the return of the deposit. 2. Legal Warning: In cases where the landlord ignores the initial letter, this follow-up letter emphasizes the tenant's intent to take legal action if the deposit is not returned promptly. 3. Demand for Compensatory Damages: If the tenant believes they are entitled to additional damages as per the Indiana Code, this letter requests reimbursement for additional expenses or compensation incurred due to the landlord's failure to return the security deposit. 4. Request for an Itemized Statement: Sometimes, the tenant may also request a detailed breakdown of any deductions made from the security deposit, as required by Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31-31-3.[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am writing to formally address a matter regarding the failure to return my security deposit upon the termination of my tenancy at [Rental Property Address]. Being aware of the legal obligations and rights of both tenants and landlords, I am compelled to assert my rights as outlined in the laws of the State of Indiana. Firstly, as per the lease agreement, I am providing you with appropriate notice in accordance with the Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31-3-1, which states that a tenant should notify the landlord of any defective conditions within the rental unit promptly. It has come to my attention that you have failed to fulfill your obligations pertaining to the return of my security deposit within the legally mandated timeframe. To provide you with the context of the situation, I vacated the rental property on [Date of Termination], having fulfilled all lease requirements, including paying rent until the end of the lease term and ensuring the unit was cleaned and returned to its original condition. Despite my efforts to maintain the property and abide by the terms of the lease, I have yet to receive my security deposit of [Enter Amount] within the fourteen (14) days stipulated by Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31-3-12. This delay in the return of my security deposit is a clear breach of Indiana landlord-tenant law. It is essential that you understand that failure to return the security deposit within the allotted timeframe grants the tenant certain legal rights, which may include recovering the deposit amount, as well as other compensatory damages outlined under Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31-31-8. I strongly urge you to rectify this matter swiftly by returning my security deposit in full within seven (7) days of your receipt of this notice. Failure to comply may result in me pursuing the necessary legal actions to protect my rights and seek appropriate legal remedies, as permitted by Indiana law. Please make the payment to the below address or contact me immediately to arrange the return of my security deposit: [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve this matter amicably and avoid pursuing any legal avenues. I look forward to receiving my security deposit within the specified timeframe. Sincerely, [Your Name] --- Different types of letters for Indianapolis Indiana Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of failure to return security deposit and demand for return may include: 1. Refund Request: If the landlord has failed to return the security deposit within the specified timeframe, this letter expresses the tenant's concerns and demands for the return of the deposit. 2. Legal Warning: In cases where the landlord ignores the initial letter, this follow-up letter emphasizes the tenant's intent to take legal action if the deposit is not returned promptly. 3. Demand for Compensatory Damages: If the tenant believes they are entitled to additional damages as per the Indiana Code, this letter requests reimbursement for additional expenses or compensation incurred due to the landlord's failure to return the security deposit. 4. Request for an Itemized Statement: Sometimes, the tenant may also request a detailed breakdown of any deductions made from the security deposit, as required by Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31-31-3.
