Winston–Salem North Carolina Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure of Landlord to return all prepaid and unearned rent and security recoverable by Tenant

• Category: North Carolina Landlord Tenant - Security Deposits
• State: North Carolina
• City: Winston–Salem
• Control #: NC-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. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Return of Prepaid and Unearned Rent and Security Deposit Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a significant issue regarding the return of prepaid and unearned rent and the security deposit associated with my tenancy at [Rental Property Address] in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As per the terms of our lease agreement, I fulfilled all obligations during my tenancy, including submitting the required notice of termination, properly vacating the premises, and leaving the rental property in a clean and undamaged condition, consistent with the move-in condition. It has come to my attention that, despite my compliance with the lease agreement, you have failed to return the prepaid and unearned rent and security deposit within the legal time frame, as outlined in the North Carolina General Statutes Section 42-52. To emphasize the seriousness of this matter, I would like to highlight the specific details relevant to the return of my funds: 1. Prepaid and Unearned Rent: According to the lease agreement, I have paid rent in advance for the month of [Month]. As I terminated my tenancy prior to the expiration of the lease term, the unearned rent for the remaining period must be returned to me promptly. 2. Security Deposit: I provided a security deposit of [Amount] upon the commencement of my tenancy, which is intended to cover any unpaid rent, damages, or cleaning expenses. However, to my knowledge, I have not exceeded my obligations as a tenant, and as a result, I am entitled to the full refund of my security deposit. Please be aware that my attempts to contact you via phone on [Date] and [Date] did not yield any response or resolution to this matter. I believe open communication is crucial in resolving issues amicably and trust that we can come to a fair agreement. By failing to return the prepaid and unearned rent and the security deposit within the required time frame, you are in violation of the North Carolina General Statutes Section 42-52. This law provides a clear legal course of action for tenants seeking recovery of their funds, including the potential for treble damages, attorney fees, and court costs. I would greatly appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Kindly return the prepaid and unearned rent of [Amount] and the security deposit of [Amount] within [reasonable timeframe, typically 7-10 days] from the receipt of this letter. Failure to comply may leave me with no choice but to pursue the remedies available under the law, seeking reimbursement for treble damages, attorney fees, and additional costs associated with legal proceedings. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter by signing and returning the enclosed copy to the address provided. I strongly urge you to act in good faith and resolve this matter promptly, preserving a positive tenant-landlord relationship. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter, and I remain hopeful for a swift resolution. Sincerely, [Your Name] Enclosure: Copy of the letter for landlord's acknowledgement of receipt

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Return of Prepaid and Unearned Rent and Security Deposit Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a significant issue regarding the return of prepaid and unearned rent and the security deposit associated with my tenancy at [Rental Property Address] in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As per the terms of our lease agreement, I fulfilled all obligations during my tenancy, including submitting the required notice of termination, properly vacating the premises, and leaving the rental property in a clean and undamaged condition, consistent with the move-in condition. It has come to my attention that, despite my compliance with the lease agreement, you have failed to return the prepaid and unearned rent and security deposit within the legal time frame, as outlined in the North Carolina General Statutes Section 42-52. To emphasize the seriousness of this matter, I would like to highlight the specific details relevant to the return of my funds: 1. Prepaid and Unearned Rent: According to the lease agreement, I have paid rent in advance for the month of [Month]. As I terminated my tenancy prior to the expiration of the lease term, the unearned rent for the remaining period must be returned to me promptly. 2. Security Deposit: I provided a security deposit of [Amount] upon the commencement of my tenancy, which is intended to cover any unpaid rent, damages, or cleaning expenses. However, to my knowledge, I have not exceeded my obligations as a tenant, and as a result, I am entitled to the full refund of my security deposit. Please be aware that my attempts to contact you via phone on [Date] and [Date] did not yield any response or resolution to this matter. I believe open communication is crucial in resolving issues amicably and trust that we can come to a fair agreement. By failing to return the prepaid and unearned rent and the security deposit within the required time frame, you are in violation of the North Carolina General Statutes Section 42-52. This law provides a clear legal course of action for tenants seeking recovery of their funds, including the potential for treble damages, attorney fees, and court costs. I would greatly appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Kindly return the prepaid and unearned rent of [Amount] and the security deposit of [Amount] within [reasonable timeframe, typically 7-10 days] from the receipt of this letter. Failure to comply may leave me with no choice but to pursue the remedies available under the law, seeking reimbursement for treble damages, attorney fees, and additional costs associated with legal proceedings. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter by signing and returning the enclosed copy to the address provided. I strongly urge you to act in good faith and resolve this matter promptly, preserving a positive tenant-landlord relationship. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter, and I remain hopeful for a swift resolution. Sincerely, [Your Name] Enclosure: Copy of the letter for landlord's acknowledgement of receipt