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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to address a matter concerning the return of my security deposit for the rental property located at [rental property address] in Cincinnati, Ohio. As per our lease agreement, the security deposit was held by you for the purpose of covering any damages and unpaid rent that may have occurred during my tenancy. It has been [number of days since lease termination] since I vacated the property, and I have not yet received any communication regarding the disposition of my security deposit. According to Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.16, landlords are required to return tenants' security deposits within thirty days or provide a written itemized statement explaining the reason(s) for withholding any portion of the security deposit. As a diligent tenant, I ensured that the property was returned to the same condition as when I moved in, with no damages or outstanding rent. To reiterate, there were no violations of the lease agreement terms, including any damages, unpaid rent, or outstanding utility bills. Therefore, I request the immediate return of my full security deposit of [amount]. If for any reason you believe that deductions are warranted, I request a detailed, itemized statement outlining the reasons for withholding any portion of the security deposit. This statement should include all necessary receipts and invoices to support your claims. Please provide this information within [number of days, usually 10]. Failure to comply with this notice and return my security deposit in full or provide a proper itemized statement within the specified timeframe will leave me with no choice but to pursue legal actions available to me under Ohio state law. I believe in resolving matters amicably, and I hope we can avoid any unnecessary conflict or legal involvement. If you have any concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided phone number or email address. I trust that you will treat this matter with utmost priority and resolve it promptly. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to address a matter concerning the return of my security deposit for the rental property located at [rental property address] in Cincinnati, Ohio. As per our lease agreement, the security deposit was held by you for the purpose of covering any damages and unpaid rent that may have occurred during my tenancy. It has been [number of days since lease termination] since I vacated the property, and I have not yet received any communication regarding the disposition of my security deposit. According to Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.16, landlords are required to return tenants' security deposits within thirty days or provide a written itemized statement explaining the reason(s) for withholding any portion of the security deposit. As a diligent tenant, I ensured that the property was returned to the same condition as when I moved in, with no damages or outstanding rent. To reiterate, there were no violations of the lease agreement terms, including any damages, unpaid rent, or outstanding utility bills. Therefore, I request the immediate return of my full security deposit of [amount]. If for any reason you believe that deductions are warranted, I request a detailed, itemized statement outlining the reasons for withholding any portion of the security deposit. This statement should include all necessary receipts and invoices to support your claims. Please provide this information within [number of days, usually 10]. Failure to comply with this notice and return my security deposit in full or provide a proper itemized statement within the specified timeframe will leave me with no choice but to pursue legal actions available to me under Ohio state law. I believe in resolving matters amicably, and I hope we can avoid any unnecessary conflict or legal involvement. If you have any concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided phone number or email address. I trust that you will treat this matter with utmost priority and resolve it promptly. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. Sincerely, [Your Name]
