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.
Akron Ohio Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing 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 you today to address a matter concerning the security deposit I provided when I initially leased the property at [Property Address]. I believe that there have been wrongful deductions made from my security deposit after my lease ended on [End Date]. Therefore, I kindly request that you review these deductions and promptly return the remaining amount to me. Upon my departure, I ensured that the property was left in a clean and well-maintained condition. As outlined in the lease agreement, I took care of all necessary repairs and fulfilled my responsibilities as a tenant. However, the itemized list of deductions and the amount withheld from my security deposit, which I received via mail on [Date], raised concerns. I have thoroughly reviewed the deductions and found that some of them are inaccurate or unjustified. It is important to note that Ohio law requires landlords to provide a written itemization of deductions within thirty days of lease termination. Furthermore, Ohio Revised Code 5321.16 specifically states that security deposit deductions must be for: 1. Unpaid rent: I have fulfilled my rental obligations entirely, and there are no outstanding balances. 2. Damages beyond normal wear and tear: It is essential to differentiate between expected wear and tear and damages caused by negligence or improper care. I request a detailed explanation of each damage claim along with any supporting evidence and documentation. 3. Unpaid utilities or fees: I have paid all utilities and fees in full during the lease term. I would appreciate it if you could provide clarification and a breakdown of each deduction, explaining how each expense aligns with the aforementioned legal requirements. If you fail to do so within ten (10) business days from receiving this letter, I may be forced to pursue legal remedies to recover my wrongfully withheld security deposit. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 5321.16, please ensure that the remaining amount, after justifiable deductions, is returned to me within thirty (30) days from the end of my lease, which would be [Date]. If I do not receive the proper refund by this date, I may be inclined to also pursue legal recourse to protect my rights as a tenant. I value the amicable resolution of this matter and believe that we can address this issue without the need for further escalation or legal involvement. Therefore, I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter and a prompt resolution. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter by signing and returning the enclosed copy within five (5) business days. You may contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address] to discuss this matter further, as I am committed to resolving this dispute in good faith. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can reach a fair resolution and put this issue behind us. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Keywords: Akron Ohio, Letter, Tenant, Landlord, Notice, Wrongful deductions, Security deposit, Demand for return, Lease agreement, Property address, Ohio Revised Code 5321.16, Termination, Itemized list, Unpaid rent, Damages, Normal wear and tear, Unpaid utilities, Fees, Clarification, Documentation, Justifiable deductions, Legal remedies, Refund, Escalation, Legal involvement, Amicable resolution, Receipt acknowledgement.Akron Ohio Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing 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 you today to address a matter concerning the security deposit I provided when I initially leased the property at [Property Address]. I believe that there have been wrongful deductions made from my security deposit after my lease ended on [End Date]. Therefore, I kindly request that you review these deductions and promptly return the remaining amount to me. Upon my departure, I ensured that the property was left in a clean and well-maintained condition. As outlined in the lease agreement, I took care of all necessary repairs and fulfilled my responsibilities as a tenant. However, the itemized list of deductions and the amount withheld from my security deposit, which I received via mail on [Date], raised concerns. I have thoroughly reviewed the deductions and found that some of them are inaccurate or unjustified. It is important to note that Ohio law requires landlords to provide a written itemization of deductions within thirty days of lease termination. Furthermore, Ohio Revised Code 5321.16 specifically states that security deposit deductions must be for: 1. Unpaid rent: I have fulfilled my rental obligations entirely, and there are no outstanding balances. 2. Damages beyond normal wear and tear: It is essential to differentiate between expected wear and tear and damages caused by negligence or improper care. I request a detailed explanation of each damage claim along with any supporting evidence and documentation. 3. Unpaid utilities or fees: I have paid all utilities and fees in full during the lease term. I would appreciate it if you could provide clarification and a breakdown of each deduction, explaining how each expense aligns with the aforementioned legal requirements. If you fail to do so within ten (10) business days from receiving this letter, I may be forced to pursue legal remedies to recover my wrongfully withheld security deposit. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 5321.16, please ensure that the remaining amount, after justifiable deductions, is returned to me within thirty (30) days from the end of my lease, which would be [Date]. If I do not receive the proper refund by this date, I may be inclined to also pursue legal recourse to protect my rights as a tenant. I value the amicable resolution of this matter and believe that we can address this issue without the need for further escalation or legal involvement. Therefore, I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter and a prompt resolution. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter by signing and returning the enclosed copy within five (5) business days. You may contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address] to discuss this matter further, as I am committed to resolving this dispute in good faith. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can reach a fair resolution and put this issue behind us. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Keywords: Akron Ohio, Letter, Tenant, Landlord, Notice, Wrongful deductions, Security deposit, Demand for return, Lease agreement, Property address, Ohio Revised Code 5321.16, Termination, Itemized list, Unpaid rent, Damages, Normal wear and tear, Unpaid utilities, Fees, Clarification, Documentation, Justifiable deductions, Legal remedies, Refund, Escalation, Legal involvement, Amicable resolution, Receipt acknowledgement.
