Rental Property Details

Enter the rental you're writing about — the city and state set which laws your letter cites, so use the rental's location, not your current address.

Your full name *

Your email address *

We'll email your finished letter here as a downloadable PDF — use an address you can access.

Street address *

This is the rental property's address — not your current mailing address.

Apt / Suite / Unit

City *

State *

ZIP code

Security deposit amount *

$

Date you moved out *

Date you paid the deposit (optional)

If you know it, your letter opens with the exact date and amount of your deposit — it reads more authoritative. Leave blank if you're not sure.

Your current mailing address

Where the landlord's response and your deposit should be sent.

Street address *

Apt / Suite / Unit

City *

State

ZIP code

Landlord information

Landlord / property manager name *

The person or company you paid your deposit to — the landlord named on your lease. If the property was sold, enter your original landlord here, not the new owner (you'll add the new owner below).

Landlord address (if known)

Street address

Apt / Suite / Unit

City

State

ZIP code

Was this property sold while you were living there? *

NoYes

What did your landlord do with your deposit? *

Choose the one that best describes it — this determines the kind of letter we write. Hover the i on any option for a quick explanation.

Special circumstances

Select any that apply (optional)

I had roommates on the leaseiOther tenants were also listed on the lease. This affects how the letter is addressed and how the deposit demand is structured.I broke the lease earlyiYou moved out before your lease end date. Your letter will reference your landlord’s legal duty to re-rent and mitigate losses rather than simply keep your deposit.I paid a non-refundable cleaning feeiYou paid a fee at move-in that was labeled non-refundable. Depending on your state, this may still be legally recoverable.

Your situation — the honest facts *

These answers shape your letter directly — it's calibrated to argue exactly as firmly as your facts support, which is what makes it credible. Your deposit is your money by default; these only matter if your landlord has a valid reason to keep part of it. Answer honestly — a letter that contradicts the facts is worthless as evidence.

Did you leave the unit in the same or better condition than when you moved in (accounting for normal wear and tear)? *

Yes, I left it in good conditionMostly — minor issues but nothing majorNo — some damage occurred

Do you have any outstanding unpaid rent or fees owed to your landlord? *

NoYes

Did you give your landlord proper written notice before moving out (per your lease)? *

YesMy lease didn’t require noticeNo, I didn’t give the required notice

Did you document the unit's condition at move-in or move-out (photos, checklist, inspection report)? *

Yes — I have photos and/or a checklistPartially — I have some documentationNo documentation

Anything else we should know? (optional)

Your answers above are what your letter is built from — this box adds supporting detail. Specifics like names, dates, what was said, military service, or anything unusual about your situation can strengthen the letter.

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Rental Property Details

Your current mailing address

Landlord information

What did your landlord do with your deposit? *

Special circumstances

Your situation — the honest facts *