Elizabeth New Jersey Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of failure to return security deposit and demand for return

• Category: New Jersey Landlord Tenant - Security Deposits
• State: New Jersey
• City: Elizabeth
• Control #: NJ-1068LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a formal demand letter from a Tenant to Landlord demanding return of Tenant's security deposit after vacating the premises. This form informs Landlord that he/she has a limited number of days as permitted by state statutory law to refund Tenant's deposit or legal sanctions may ensue. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address an urgent matter regarding the return of my security deposit for the rental property located at [Rental Property Address] in Elizabeth, New Jersey. This letter serves as a formal notice of your failure to return my security deposit within the legally prescribed timeframe, as well as a demand for its immediate return. As you are aware, I vacated the rental property on [Vacate Date] and had left the premises in a clean and well-maintained condition, meeting all expectations and obligations stated in the lease agreement. According to New Jersey State law, landlords are required to return the security deposit to the tenant within thirty (30) days from the date of lease termination, which in this case, would be [Deadline Date]. To my dismay, I have not received the full refund of my security deposit amounting to [Amount of Security Deposit] as indicated in the lease agreement. Despite numerous attempts to reach out to you via phone calls and emails, I have not received any response nor an explanation for the delay or failure to return my security deposit. I would like to remind you that under New Jersey State law, failure to return the security deposit within the stipulated timeframe may result in penalties, including the forfeiture of the entire deposit and the potential for additional damages. I sincerely hope that it does not come to this and that we can resolve this matter amicably. Furthermore, I hereby request an immediate and full refund of my security deposit amounting to [Amount of Security Deposit]. Furthermore, I kindly ask that you remit the full refund within ten (10) days of receiving this letter. Failure to comply with this demand will leave me with no choice but to pursue legal actions to protect my rights as a tenant. Please respond to this letter within five (5) business days to confirm your acknowledgement and intention to return the requested security deposit. Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me via the details provided above. I trust that we can resolve this matter without further escalation and maintain an amicable landlord-tenant relationship. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your immediate action in rectifying this matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to address an urgent matter regarding the return of my security deposit for the rental property located at [Rental Property Address] in Elizabeth, New Jersey. This letter serves as a formal notice of your failure to return my security deposit within the legally prescribed timeframe, as well as a demand for its immediate return. As you are aware, I vacated the rental property on [Vacate Date] and had left the premises in a clean and well-maintained condition, meeting all expectations and obligations stated in the lease agreement. According to New Jersey State law, landlords are required to return the security deposit to the tenant within thirty (30) days from the date of lease termination, which in this case, would be [Deadline Date]. To my dismay, I have not received the full refund of my security deposit amounting to [Amount of Security Deposit] as indicated in the lease agreement. Despite numerous attempts to reach out to you via phone calls and emails, I have not received any response nor an explanation for the delay or failure to return my security deposit. I would like to remind you that under New Jersey State law, failure to return the security deposit within the stipulated timeframe may result in penalties, including the forfeiture of the entire deposit and the potential for additional damages. I sincerely hope that it does not come to this and that we can resolve this matter amicably. Furthermore, I hereby request an immediate and full refund of my security deposit amounting to [Amount of Security Deposit]. Furthermore, I kindly ask that you remit the full refund within ten (10) days of receiving this letter. Failure to comply with this demand will leave me with no choice but to pursue legal actions to protect my rights as a tenant. Please respond to this letter within five (5) business days to confirm your acknowledgement and intention to return the requested security deposit. Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me via the details provided above. I trust that we can resolve this matter without further escalation and maintain an amicable landlord-tenant relationship. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your immediate action in rectifying this matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]