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.
Subject: Notice of Wrongful Deductions from Security Deposit and Demand for Immediate Return — [Your Address] [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Dear [Landlord's Name], RE: NOTICE OF WRONGFUL DEDUCTIONS FROM SECURITY DEPOSIT AND DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE RETURN I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my concern regarding the deductions made from my security deposit in relation to the rental property at [Your Address] in Sugar Land, Texas. After thoroughly reviewing the itemized deductions provided with [date], I am of the opinion that these deductions were unjust and illegal. Firstly, I must assert that I have meticulously taken care of the property during my tenancy. The property was left in the same condition as when I initially moved in. Therefore, it was startling to observe deductions for damages that were either pre-existing or were the result of normal wear and tear. Upon further investigation and referring to the Texas Property Code, specifically Section 92.104, I discovered that landlords are required to provide tenants with a written description and itemized list of any deductions made from the security deposit within 30 days of the termination of the lease. Such a notice must be accompanied by payment of the remaining deposit, if applicable. Regrettably, the itemized deductions were only received on [date], exceeding the stipulated timeframe by almost [number of days]. Furthermore, the deductions themselves seem to be in violation of Texas law, which prohibits landlords from using the security deposit for ordinary wear and tear repairs or for damages caused by normal use of the premises. In light of this, I firmly believe the deductions made from my security deposit are not only wrongful but also misrepresent the condition in which the property was left. To address this discrepancy, I hereby demand the immediate return of the wrongfully withheld amount from my security deposit, totaling $[amount], as well as any applicable interest accrued under Texas law. I kindly request that this amount be returned to me no later than [deadline 10-14 days from the date of this letter]. Failure to comply with this demand may result in the filing of a lawsuit seeking recovery of the wrongfully withheld deposit, which could include statutory damages up to three times the amount wrongfully withheld, legal fees, and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. I would like to resolve this matter amicably and respectfully request a prompt response within [deadline 5-7 days from the date of this letter] acknowledging the receipt of this letter and outlining your intended course of action. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within the given timeframe, I will have no choice but to seek legal counsel to protect my rights as a tenant. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Your swift response is highly appreciated, as it will allow us to address this matter promptly and avoid legal complications. Should you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] Tenant at [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] Alternative Titles: 1. Urgent Request for Full Refund of Wrongful Deductions from Security Deposit — [Your Address] 2. Demand for Reimbursement of Wrongful Deductions from Security Deposit — [Your Address] 3. Notice of Violation: Return of Wrongfully Withheld Security Deposit — [Your Address] 4. Complaint Against Unauthorized Deductions from Security Deposit — [Your Address]Subject: Notice of Wrongful Deductions from Security Deposit and Demand for Immediate Return — [Your Address] [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Dear [Landlord's Name], RE: NOTICE OF WRONGFUL DEDUCTIONS FROM SECURITY DEPOSIT AND DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE RETURN I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my concern regarding the deductions made from my security deposit in relation to the rental property at [Your Address] in Sugar Land, Texas. After thoroughly reviewing the itemized deductions provided with [date], I am of the opinion that these deductions were unjust and illegal. Firstly, I must assert that I have meticulously taken care of the property during my tenancy. The property was left in the same condition as when I initially moved in. Therefore, it was startling to observe deductions for damages that were either pre-existing or were the result of normal wear and tear. Upon further investigation and referring to the Texas Property Code, specifically Section 92.104, I discovered that landlords are required to provide tenants with a written description and itemized list of any deductions made from the security deposit within 30 days of the termination of the lease. Such a notice must be accompanied by payment of the remaining deposit, if applicable. Regrettably, the itemized deductions were only received on [date], exceeding the stipulated timeframe by almost [number of days]. Furthermore, the deductions themselves seem to be in violation of Texas law, which prohibits landlords from using the security deposit for ordinary wear and tear repairs or for damages caused by normal use of the premises. In light of this, I firmly believe the deductions made from my security deposit are not only wrongful but also misrepresent the condition in which the property was left. To address this discrepancy, I hereby demand the immediate return of the wrongfully withheld amount from my security deposit, totaling $[amount], as well as any applicable interest accrued under Texas law. I kindly request that this amount be returned to me no later than [deadline 10-14 days from the date of this letter]. Failure to comply with this demand may result in the filing of a lawsuit seeking recovery of the wrongfully withheld deposit, which could include statutory damages up to three times the amount wrongfully withheld, legal fees, and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. I would like to resolve this matter amicably and respectfully request a prompt response within [deadline 5-7 days from the date of this letter] acknowledging the receipt of this letter and outlining your intended course of action. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within the given timeframe, I will have no choice but to seek legal counsel to protect my rights as a tenant. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Your swift response is highly appreciated, as it will allow us to address this matter promptly and avoid legal complications. Should you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] Tenant at [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] Alternative Titles: 1. Urgent Request for Full Refund of Wrongful Deductions from Security Deposit — [Your Address] 2. Demand for Reimbursement of Wrongful Deductions from Security Deposit — [Your Address] 3. Notice of Violation: Return of Wrongfully Withheld Security Deposit — [Your Address] 4. Complaint Against Unauthorized Deductions from Security Deposit — [Your Address]
