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] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return Dear [Landlord’s Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter regarding the return of my security deposit for the rental property located at [Rental Property Address] in Spokane Valley, Washington. As per our lease agreement, I vacated the premises on [Move-out Date] in a clean and undamaged condition, fulfilling all my responsibilities as a tenant. It has now been more than [State Number of Days or Weeks] since my departure and I have yet to receive any communication or the return of my security deposit. I am deeply concerned about this delay and believe it is a violation of our lease agreement and the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. I would like to remind you of your obligations as a landlord according to the aforementioned act. Under RCW 59.18.280, upon termination of the tenancy, you are required to either return the full amount of the security deposit or provide a written statement itemizing the reasons for withholding any of the deposit within 21 days after the termination of the tenancy. Unfortunately, I have not received any such itemized statement or my security deposit within the legally mandated time frame. This failure to comply has left me with no choice but to formally request the return of my full security deposit, amounting to $[Dollar Amount]. I kindly request that you remit this amount to me within [Specify a Reasonable Timeframe, e.g. 10 business days from the date of this letter], otherwise, I will be forced to take legal action to recover my security deposit, as provided by the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Please ensure that any further communication regarding this matter is conducted in writing. I would appreciate a prompt response confirming the receipt of this notice and your intent to comply with the established legal requirements. If you wish to discuss this matter further or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope we can resolve this issue amicably and avoid any unnecessary legal proceedings. Sincerely, [Your Name] Keywords: Spokane Valley Washington, Letter from Tenant to Landlord, Notice of failure to return security deposit, demand for return, Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, RCW 59.18.280, rental property, vacated premises, obligations as a landlord, itemized statement, legal action, amicably.[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return Dear [Landlord’s Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter regarding the return of my security deposit for the rental property located at [Rental Property Address] in Spokane Valley, Washington. As per our lease agreement, I vacated the premises on [Move-out Date] in a clean and undamaged condition, fulfilling all my responsibilities as a tenant. It has now been more than [State Number of Days or Weeks] since my departure and I have yet to receive any communication or the return of my security deposit. I am deeply concerned about this delay and believe it is a violation of our lease agreement and the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. I would like to remind you of your obligations as a landlord according to the aforementioned act. Under RCW 59.18.280, upon termination of the tenancy, you are required to either return the full amount of the security deposit or provide a written statement itemizing the reasons for withholding any of the deposit within 21 days after the termination of the tenancy. Unfortunately, I have not received any such itemized statement or my security deposit within the legally mandated time frame. This failure to comply has left me with no choice but to formally request the return of my full security deposit, amounting to $[Dollar Amount]. I kindly request that you remit this amount to me within [Specify a Reasonable Timeframe, e.g. 10 business days from the date of this letter], otherwise, I will be forced to take legal action to recover my security deposit, as provided by the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Please ensure that any further communication regarding this matter is conducted in writing. I would appreciate a prompt response confirming the receipt of this notice and your intent to comply with the established legal requirements. If you wish to discuss this matter further or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope we can resolve this issue amicably and avoid any unnecessary legal proceedings. Sincerely, [Your Name] Keywords: Spokane Valley Washington, Letter from Tenant to Landlord, Notice of failure to return security deposit, demand for return, Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, RCW 59.18.280, rental property, vacated premises, obligations as a landlord, itemized statement, legal action, amicably.
