Baton Rouge Louisiana Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure of Landlord to return all prepaid and unearned rent and security recoverable by Tenant

• Category: Louisiana Landlord Tenant - Security Deposits
• State: Louisiana
• City: Baton Rouge
• Control #: LA-1038LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This form is from a Tenant to Landlord providing Landlord with legal notice of his/her failure to-date to return all of the prepaid but unearned rent. Because Tenant's departure resulted from Landlord's breach of Lease Agreement and/or other wrongful conduct contrary to applicable landlord-tenant law, Tenant is demanding a refund of all prepaid but unearned rent. Subject: Request for Return of Prepaid and Unearned Rent & Security Deposit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of utmost importance regarding the return of prepaid and unearned rent, as well as the security deposit, which, as stated in the Louisiana state law, is recoverable by the tenant upon the termination of the lease agreement. The purpose of this correspondence is to formally request the restitution of the aforementioned amounts. As per our lease agreement, which commenced on [Lease Start Date], and terminated on [Lease End Date], I have fulfilled all obligations outlined within the contract. This includes the timely payment of rent and adhering to all terms and conditions set forth during my tenancy. In accordance with Section [Relevant Section Number] of the Louisiana Landlord and Tenant Law, it is required that any prepaid rent, unearned rent, and security deposit should be returned to the tenant within a specific timeframe upon the lease termination. Having vacated the premises on [Move-Out Date], it has been [Number of Days/Weeks/Months] since the expiration of the lease agreement. Therefore, I kindly request that you promptly return the following amounts, as provided by Louisiana state law: 1. Prepaid Rent: [Specify the amount of prepaid rent] — This is the portion of the rent that I have paid in advance for the period after the lease termination date. 2. Unearned Rent: [Specify the amount of unearned rent] — This refers to the rent paid for the remaining days/weeks/months after the termination date, during which the property remained unoccupied. 3. Security Deposit: [Specify the amount of security deposit] — The security deposit was initially paid at the beginning of my tenancy as a good-faith deposit to cover any damages beyond normal wear and tear. Given that the property has been vacated in its original condition, I am entitled to the full return of the security deposit. As mandated by Louisiana state law, failure to comply with this request within [Number of Days/Weeks] will result in further legal action being pursued to protect my rights as a tenant. The Louisiana Landlord and Tenant Law provides remedies for tenants who have not received their due prepaid and unearned rent, as well as security deposit, within the specified time frame. In order to avoid any unnecessary legal actions or complications, I kindly request that you promptly return the above-mentioned amounts in full. Please notify me of the date and method of the remittance, and if there are any deductions made from the security deposit, please provide a detailed itemized list along with receipts. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and I hope that we can resolve this issue amicably. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date]

Subject: Request for Return of Prepaid and Unearned Rent & Security Deposit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of utmost importance regarding the return of prepaid and unearned rent, as well as the security deposit, which, as stated in the Louisiana state law, is recoverable by the tenant upon the termination of the lease agreement. The purpose of this correspondence is to formally request the restitution of the aforementioned amounts. As per our lease agreement, which commenced on [Lease Start Date], and terminated on [Lease End Date], I have fulfilled all obligations outlined within the contract. This includes the timely payment of rent and adhering to all terms and conditions set forth during my tenancy. In accordance with Section [Relevant Section Number] of the Louisiana Landlord and Tenant Law, it is required that any prepaid rent, unearned rent, and security deposit should be returned to the tenant within a specific timeframe upon the lease termination. Having vacated the premises on [Move-Out Date], it has been [Number of Days/Weeks/Months] since the expiration of the lease agreement. Therefore, I kindly request that you promptly return the following amounts, as provided by Louisiana state law: 1. Prepaid Rent: [Specify the amount of prepaid rent] — This is the portion of the rent that I have paid in advance for the period after the lease termination date. 2. Unearned Rent: [Specify the amount of unearned rent] — This refers to the rent paid for the remaining days/weeks/months after the termination date, during which the property remained unoccupied. 3. Security Deposit: [Specify the amount of security deposit] — The security deposit was initially paid at the beginning of my tenancy as a good-faith deposit to cover any damages beyond normal wear and tear. Given that the property has been vacated in its original condition, I am entitled to the full return of the security deposit. As mandated by Louisiana state law, failure to comply with this request within [Number of Days/Weeks] will result in further legal action being pursued to protect my rights as a tenant. The Louisiana Landlord and Tenant Law provides remedies for tenants who have not received their due prepaid and unearned rent, as well as security deposit, within the specified time frame. In order to avoid any unnecessary legal actions or complications, I kindly request that you promptly return the above-mentioned amounts in full. Please notify me of the date and method of the remittance, and if there are any deductions made from the security deposit, please provide a detailed itemized list along with receipts. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and I hope that we can resolve this issue amicably. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date]