Formal demand for return of a residential security deposit, itemized accounting, or both, under applicable state landlord-tenant law. Most states impose 14–30 day return deadlines and provide statutory penalties (up to 3x the deposit) for willful withholding.
The Security Deposit Demand Letter is a ready-to-use real estate template you can send for signature in minutes. It is written for 1 signer (tenant) and, by default, expires 30 days after it is sent if left unsigned. It covers security deposit, landlord tenant, rental, housing, consumer protection, real estate. Like every Abundera Sign template it is a convenience draft structured for ESIGN Act and UETA compliance, not a substitute for legal advice. Each signed copy is sealed with PAdES-LTA digital signatures, dual RFC 3161 timestamps, and a tamper-evident evidence package in WORM storage.
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# Security Deposit Demand Letter This letter constitutes a formal demand for return of a residential security deposit pursuant to applicable state landlord-tenant law. **Security deposit return deadlines vary by state, typically ranging from 14 to 30 days after lease termination and surrender of possession.** A landlord's failure to return the deposit or provide an itemized accounting within the statutory deadline may result in forfeiture of the right to any deductions and liability for statutory penalties, which in many states are two to three times the wrongfully withheld amount, plus attorney fees. Check your state's specific statute before sending. --- ## Tenant Information Full Name(s) of All Tenants on the Lease: ___________ Current Mailing Address (forwarding address): ___________ Phone Number: ___________ Email Address: ___________ State Where Rental Property Is Located: ___________ --- ## Landlord / Property Management Information Landlord or Property Management Company Name: ___________ Landlord or Agent Mailing Address: ___________ Landlord Phone Number: ___________ Landlord Email Address: ___________ --- ## Rental Property Information Rental Property Address: ___________ Unit Number (if applicable): ___________ Lease Start Date: ___________