Build Your Demand Letter — DepositProtector

Step 1 of 5

Where was the rental?

Your state decides the deadline your landlord had and the penalty they now face. We'll pull the exact law.

State of the rental property

Please choose your state.

— law found

Statute

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Return deadline

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Penalty exposure

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Step 2 of 5

Who's involved?

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Your full name

Required.

Your phone / email (optional)

Your current mailing address (where the deposit should be sent)

Landlord or property manager name

Required.

Landlord's mailing address (optional but recommended)

Address of the rental you moved out of

Required.

Step 3 of 5

The money and the clock

The deadline runs from your move-out. We'll check whether they already missed it.

Deposit you paid

Enter the deposit amount.

Amount they returned so far ($0 if none)

Date you moved out / lease ended

Enter your move-out date.

Date you gave a forwarding address (optional)

Did they send you an itemized list of deductions?

No, nothingSilence often = automatic penalty

Vague / no receipts"Cleaning & damage" with no proof

Yes, itemizedBut I dispute it

Step 4 of 5

What did they claim — and what really happened?

Optional, but a specific rebuttal makes your letter far harder to ignore.

What reasons did they give for keeping it? (optional)

Your side of the story (optional)

What condition did you leave it in?

Clean, normal wearLeft it broom-clean

Minor issuesA few small things

Prefer not to say

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Here's what your landlord is now facing.

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DepositProtector is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This letter is a self-help document generated from the information you provided and your state's published statute. Statutory details are for general information and may not reflect the latest amendments or your specific circumstances. Consider consulting a licensed attorney in your state.

Where was the rental?

Who's involved?

The money and the clock

What did they claim — and what really happened?

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