Ann Arbor Michigan Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of wrongful deductions from security deposit and demand for return

• Category: Michigan Landlord Tenant - Security Deposits
• State: Michigan
• City: Ann Arbor
• Control #: MI-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 an issue concerning the wrongful deductions made from my security deposit upon the termination of my tenancy at [Rental Property Address] in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I have carefully reviewed the terms of our lease agreement and the relevant landlord-tenant laws applicable in this jurisdiction and have found that these deductions are unjustified and in violation of my rights as a tenant. Upon vacating the premises on [Move-out Date], I left the rental unit in a clean and undamaged condition, abiding by the terms and requirements stated in our lease agreement. I conducted a thorough inspection of the property before my departure and have documented the condition through detailed photographs and written notes. It is important to note that according to Section [relevant section number] of the Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act, a landlord may only withhold funds from the security deposit for damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and other stated permissible deductions. To my dismay, I received the itemized statement of deductions from my security deposit on [Date], which outlined deductions referring to repairs, cleaning fees, and unpaid utility bills. Upon careful examination of the statement, I found several discrepancies and unjustified deductions, which I believe entitle me to a full refund of my security deposit amounting to [EX]. Firstly, the repairs stated in the deductions included items and damages that existed prior to my tenancy, as indicated in the move-in inspection report and photographs attached separately. Furthermore, Section [relevant section number] of the Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act states that landlords are obligated to provide receipts or invoices for estimated or actual repair costs claimed. I kindly request that you provide me with the specific receipts and invoices supporting each deduction made from my security deposit, as required by state law. Additionally, the cleaning fees mentioned in the itemized statement are unreasonable and excessive. These fees are not only in violation of the Michigan Security Deposit Act but also against our lease agreement, which specifies that I must leave the property in a clean condition, excluding normal wear and tear. I expect these charges to be promptly removed from the deductions and refunded accordingly. Lastly, the unpaid utility bills mentioned in the deductions are incorrect and unwarranted. I have contacted the respective utility providers and confirmed that all outstanding bills have been paid in full before my departure. I kindly request that you rectify this error and adjust the deductions accordingly. In light of the aforementioned issues, I demand the immediate return of my full security deposit in the amount of [EX]. Failure to do so within [number of days, recommended 14 days] will leave me no choice but to seek legal remedies available to tenants under the Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act, which may include filing a complaint with the local housing authority or pursuing the matter in small claims court to recover the wrongfully withheld funds, along with any additional statutory damages. I strongly urge you to review the lease agreement, the pertinent laws, and regulations governing security deposits in Michigan, and to rectify this matter promptly. I believe that we can resolve this issue amicably without resorting to legal action, thus maintaining our professional relationship. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Please provide a written response within [number of days, recommended 7 days] from the date of receipt of this letter. I look forward to a timely resolution. Sincerely, [Your Name] Tenant at [Rental Property Address] in Ann Arbor, Michigan [Email Address] [Phone Number] Enclosures: [List all relevant enclosures, including move-in inspection report, photographs, any related correspondence]

[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 an issue concerning the wrongful deductions made from my security deposit upon the termination of my tenancy at [Rental Property Address] in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I have carefully reviewed the terms of our lease agreement and the relevant landlord-tenant laws applicable in this jurisdiction and have found that these deductions are unjustified and in violation of my rights as a tenant. Upon vacating the premises on [Move-out Date], I left the rental unit in a clean and undamaged condition, abiding by the terms and requirements stated in our lease agreement. I conducted a thorough inspection of the property before my departure and have documented the condition through detailed photographs and written notes. It is important to note that according to Section [relevant section number] of the Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act, a landlord may only withhold funds from the security deposit for damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and other stated permissible deductions. To my dismay, I received the itemized statement of deductions from my security deposit on [Date], which outlined deductions referring to repairs, cleaning fees, and unpaid utility bills. Upon careful examination of the statement, I found several discrepancies and unjustified deductions, which I believe entitle me to a full refund of my security deposit amounting to [EX]. Firstly, the repairs stated in the deductions included items and damages that existed prior to my tenancy, as indicated in the move-in inspection report and photographs attached separately. Furthermore, Section [relevant section number] of the Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act states that landlords are obligated to provide receipts or invoices for estimated or actual repair costs claimed. I kindly request that you provide me with the specific receipts and invoices supporting each deduction made from my security deposit, as required by state law. Additionally, the cleaning fees mentioned in the itemized statement are unreasonable and excessive. These fees are not only in violation of the Michigan Security Deposit Act but also against our lease agreement, which specifies that I must leave the property in a clean condition, excluding normal wear and tear. I expect these charges to be promptly removed from the deductions and refunded accordingly. Lastly, the unpaid utility bills mentioned in the deductions are incorrect and unwarranted. I have contacted the respective utility providers and confirmed that all outstanding bills have been paid in full before my departure. I kindly request that you rectify this error and adjust the deductions accordingly. In light of the aforementioned issues, I demand the immediate return of my full security deposit in the amount of [EX]. Failure to do so within [number of days, recommended 14 days] will leave me no choice but to seek legal remedies available to tenants under the Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act, which may include filing a complaint with the local housing authority or pursuing the matter in small claims court to recover the wrongfully withheld funds, along with any additional statutory damages. I strongly urge you to review the lease agreement, the pertinent laws, and regulations governing security deposits in Michigan, and to rectify this matter promptly. I believe that we can resolve this issue amicably without resorting to legal action, thus maintaining our professional relationship. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Please provide a written response within [number of days, recommended 7 days] from the date of receipt of this letter. I look forward to a timely resolution. Sincerely, [Your Name] Tenant at [Rental Property Address] in Ann Arbor, Michigan [Email Address] [Phone Number] Enclosures: [List all relevant enclosures, including move-in inspection report, photographs, any related correspondence]