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] [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 and high spirits. I am writing to bring to your attention the matter of my security deposit that has not been returned to me within the legally mandated time frame after moving out from the rental property located at [rental property address] in Corpus Christi, Texas. As per the Texas Property Code, Section 92.101 – 92.109, landlords are required to return the tenant's security deposit within 30 days* of the tenant's move-out date. Since it has been more than [number of days beyond 30 days] since I vacated the premises on [move-out date], and to date, I haven't received my security deposit or any explanation regarding its withholding, I believe there has been a breach of our rental agreement. I have fulfilled all the terms of the lease agreement, returning the property to its original condition, with no outstanding rent or unpaid bills. Hence, I request the immediate return of my full security deposit in the amount of $[deposit amount]. Failure to return the security deposit promptly puts you in violation of Texas state laws. If the full security deposit, along with an itemized written explanation of any deductions made, is not received within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days from receipt of this letter], I will be left with no alternative but to pursue legal action to protect my rights as a tenant and seek the appropriate legal remedies readily available to me under Texas law, including but not limited to filing a complaint with the appropriate authorities and pursuing a lawsuit in small claims court. Please be advised that in accordance with Texas Property Code, Section 92.109, landlords who wrongfully withhold a tenant's security deposit may be liable for the sum of the wrongfully withheld deposit, plus an additional amount equal to three times the amount wrongfully withheld, as well as attorney's fees. I trust that this is a simple oversight and that we can resolve this matter amicably without involving any legal procedures. Therefore, I kindly request immediate action to return my security deposit without any further delay. If you have any concerns or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. I expect a prompt response and appreciate your attention to this matter. Thank you for your cooperation. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] Note: *There is an exception if the lease agreement specifically provides for a longer period, but this is less common.[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [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 and high spirits. I am writing to bring to your attention the matter of my security deposit that has not been returned to me within the legally mandated time frame after moving out from the rental property located at [rental property address] in Corpus Christi, Texas. As per the Texas Property Code, Section 92.101 – 92.109, landlords are required to return the tenant's security deposit within 30 days* of the tenant's move-out date. Since it has been more than [number of days beyond 30 days] since I vacated the premises on [move-out date], and to date, I haven't received my security deposit or any explanation regarding its withholding, I believe there has been a breach of our rental agreement. I have fulfilled all the terms of the lease agreement, returning the property to its original condition, with no outstanding rent or unpaid bills. Hence, I request the immediate return of my full security deposit in the amount of $[deposit amount]. Failure to return the security deposit promptly puts you in violation of Texas state laws. If the full security deposit, along with an itemized written explanation of any deductions made, is not received within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days from receipt of this letter], I will be left with no alternative but to pursue legal action to protect my rights as a tenant and seek the appropriate legal remedies readily available to me under Texas law, including but not limited to filing a complaint with the appropriate authorities and pursuing a lawsuit in small claims court. Please be advised that in accordance with Texas Property Code, Section 92.109, landlords who wrongfully withhold a tenant's security deposit may be liable for the sum of the wrongfully withheld deposit, plus an additional amount equal to three times the amount wrongfully withheld, as well as attorney's fees. I trust that this is a simple oversight and that we can resolve this matter amicably without involving any legal procedures. Therefore, I kindly request immediate action to return my security deposit without any further delay. If you have any concerns or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. I expect a prompt response and appreciate your attention to this matter. Thank you for your cooperation. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] Note: *There is an exception if the lease agreement specifically provides for a longer period, but this is less common.
