Demand for Return of Security Deposit
Date: ___________________
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[landlord's name and address]

Dear _________________: [name of landlord]
On _________, [date] we vacated the apartment at ___________________________ and gave you our new address and phone number. As of today, we haven't received our $_____ security deposit, nor any accounting from you for that money. We were entitled to receive our deposit by _________ [date] You are now ________________ [number of days or weeks] late.
We left our apartment clean and undamaged, paid all of our rent, and gave you proper notice of our intention to move. In these circumstances, it's difficult to understand your oversight in not promptly returning our money.
Perhaps your check is in the mail. If not, please put it there promptly. Should we fail to hear from you by _________, [date] we'll take this matter to small claims court. And please understand that if we are compelled to do this, we shall also sue you for any additional punitive damages allowed by state law. 
Please mail our deposit immediately to the above address. If you have any questions, please contact us at the number below.
Very truly yours,

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Signature of Tenant

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Signature of Tenant

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Address

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