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: Demand Letter for Failure to Return Prepaid Rent and Security Deposit [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of utmost importance concerning the return of my prepaid rent and security deposit for the rental property located at [Property Address] in Wilmington, North Carolina. As you are aware, I entered into a lease agreement with you for the above-mentioned property, commencing on [Lease Start Date] and ending on [Lease End Date]. Per the terms of the lease agreement and the laws of North Carolina, I am entitled to the return of all prepaid and unearned rent, as well as the security deposit, within a reasonable time frame upon the termination of the lease. I am disappointed to inform you that despite the lease term having come to an end on [Lease End Date], I have not received the full amount of prepaid rent or the security deposit that is legally owed to me. It has been [number of days/weeks/months] since the termination of the lease, and I have made numerous attempts to contact you regarding this matter, but all my attempts have been met with no response or action. It is important to note that under the North Carolina Tenant Security Deposit Act, a landlord is required to return the security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions within 30 days after the termination of the lease. Failure to comply with this requirement may subject the landlord to additional penalties and legal action. Therefore, I kindly request that you promptly return the entirety of the prepaid rent and the security deposit, totaling [dollar amount], within [number of days, typically 10 to 14 days] of receiving this letter. Failure to do so will leave me no choice but to pursue legal avenues to recover the full amount owed to me, along with any additional damages and legal fees incurred as a result of your noncompliance. To facilitate a smooth resolution to this matter, I suggest we schedule a meeting within the next [number of days, typically 5 to 7 days] to discuss the return of the funds, as well as any legitimate deductions you may wish to make. Please inform me of your availability at your earliest convenience. I trust that we can resolve this matter amicably and avoid any unnecessary legal proceedings. However, I am prepared to take further action to protect my rights and ensure the return of the prepaid rent and security deposit as mandated by North Carolina law if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to receiving a prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name]
Subject: Demand Letter for Failure to Return Prepaid Rent and Security Deposit [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of utmost importance concerning the return of my prepaid rent and security deposit for the rental property located at [Property Address] in Wilmington, North Carolina. As you are aware, I entered into a lease agreement with you for the above-mentioned property, commencing on [Lease Start Date] and ending on [Lease End Date]. Per the terms of the lease agreement and the laws of North Carolina, I am entitled to the return of all prepaid and unearned rent, as well as the security deposit, within a reasonable time frame upon the termination of the lease. I am disappointed to inform you that despite the lease term having come to an end on [Lease End Date], I have not received the full amount of prepaid rent or the security deposit that is legally owed to me. It has been [number of days/weeks/months] since the termination of the lease, and I have made numerous attempts to contact you regarding this matter, but all my attempts have been met with no response or action. It is important to note that under the North Carolina Tenant Security Deposit Act, a landlord is required to return the security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions within 30 days after the termination of the lease. Failure to comply with this requirement may subject the landlord to additional penalties and legal action. Therefore, I kindly request that you promptly return the entirety of the prepaid rent and the security deposit, totaling [dollar amount], within [number of days, typically 10 to 14 days] of receiving this letter. Failure to do so will leave me no choice but to pursue legal avenues to recover the full amount owed to me, along with any additional damages and legal fees incurred as a result of your noncompliance. To facilitate a smooth resolution to this matter, I suggest we schedule a meeting within the next [number of days, typically 5 to 7 days] to discuss the return of the funds, as well as any legitimate deductions you may wish to make. Please inform me of your availability at your earliest convenience. I trust that we can resolve this matter amicably and avoid any unnecessary legal proceedings. However, I am prepared to take further action to protect my rights and ensure the return of the prepaid rent and security deposit as mandated by North Carolina law if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to receiving a prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name]