Grand Rapids 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: Grand Rapids
• 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] [Current Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] 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 bring your attention to a matter concerning my security deposit as outlined in our lease agreement for the property located at [Rental Property Address] in Grand Rapids, Michigan. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to reside in your property over the course of [Lease Duration]. As a responsible tenant, I have diligently fulfilled all the terms and obligations of the lease agreement, ensuring the premises were maintained in a clean and habitable condition throughout my tenancy. However, upon vacating the property on [Move-out Date], I was deeply disappointed to discover that you have wrongfully deducted an excessive amount from my security deposit without providing any valid justifications or documentation to support these deductions. This is not only a violation of our lease agreement but also goes against the Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act. Upon careful review of my lease agreement and the applicable laws governing security deposits in Michigan, I have found several instances where the deductions made from my security deposit appear to be unjustified and unreasonable. These wrongful deductions include the following: 1. [Specify the deduction and amount]: According to our lease agreement, this deduction is not permissible as it falls outside the scope of normal wear and tear. 2. [Specify the deduction and amount]: The stated deduction exceeds Michigan's legal limit for security deposit withholding, as outlined in MCL §554.613. 3. [Specify the deduction and amount]: There is no supporting evidence or documentation provided to justify this deduction, making it arbitrary and in violation of my rights as a tenant. I kindly request that you promptly return the wrongfully deducted amount of $[Amount] within [Specify a reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 business days] from the receipt of this letter. Failure to comply with this demand will leave me no choice but to pursue legal action to recover my security deposit, as well as any associated attorney's fees and court costs, in accordance with the applicable laws of Michigan. Furthermore, as a responsible tenant, I believe in maintaining positive landlord-tenant relationships based on trust and mutual respect. If you believe that there might be any misunderstandings or errors in the accounting of my security deposit, I am open to discussing the matter further in order to reach a fair and amicable resolution. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter within [Specify a reasonable time frame, e.g., 5 business days] and provide a written response addressing the issues raised. You may reach me via the contact information provided above. I look forward to a prompt resolution of this matter. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. Sincerely, [Your Name]

[Your Name] [Current Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] 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 bring your attention to a matter concerning my security deposit as outlined in our lease agreement for the property located at [Rental Property Address] in Grand Rapids, Michigan. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to reside in your property over the course of [Lease Duration]. As a responsible tenant, I have diligently fulfilled all the terms and obligations of the lease agreement, ensuring the premises were maintained in a clean and habitable condition throughout my tenancy. However, upon vacating the property on [Move-out Date], I was deeply disappointed to discover that you have wrongfully deducted an excessive amount from my security deposit without providing any valid justifications or documentation to support these deductions. This is not only a violation of our lease agreement but also goes against the Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act. Upon careful review of my lease agreement and the applicable laws governing security deposits in Michigan, I have found several instances where the deductions made from my security deposit appear to be unjustified and unreasonable. These wrongful deductions include the following: 1. [Specify the deduction and amount]: According to our lease agreement, this deduction is not permissible as it falls outside the scope of normal wear and tear. 2. [Specify the deduction and amount]: The stated deduction exceeds Michigan's legal limit for security deposit withholding, as outlined in MCL §554.613. 3. [Specify the deduction and amount]: There is no supporting evidence or documentation provided to justify this deduction, making it arbitrary and in violation of my rights as a tenant. I kindly request that you promptly return the wrongfully deducted amount of $[Amount] within [Specify a reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 business days] from the receipt of this letter. Failure to comply with this demand will leave me no choice but to pursue legal action to recover my security deposit, as well as any associated attorney's fees and court costs, in accordance with the applicable laws of Michigan. Furthermore, as a responsible tenant, I believe in maintaining positive landlord-tenant relationships based on trust and mutual respect. If you believe that there might be any misunderstandings or errors in the accounting of my security deposit, I am open to discussing the matter further in order to reach a fair and amicable resolution. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter within [Specify a reasonable time frame, e.g., 5 business days] and provide a written response addressing the issues raised. You may reach me via the contact information provided above. I look forward to a prompt resolution of this matter. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. Sincerely, [Your Name]