Letter types
Security deposit letter types
QuickDemand covers five security deposit scenarios for U.S. renters — from the dated pre-move notice you send before keys change hands to the formal demand or dispute letter you send once the deposit goes sideways. Pick the closest match to your situation.
Pre-move out deposit notice
A pre-move deposit notice locks in a paper trail before keys change hands. Request a joint walk-through and reference your state’s deposit-return statute.
Security deposit timeline reminder
A polite reminder to your former landlord that the statutory deposit-return window is open and the clock is ticking. Sent before the deadline expires.
Security deposit demand letter
When the deposit-return deadline has passed and the landlord has not refunded or itemized deductions, a formal demand letter is the standard next step.
Dispute security deposit deductions
When the landlord returns part of your deposit with deductions that look unfair or unsupported, a dispute letter rejects specific charges and requests evidence.
Late security deposit demand
When the deposit-return deadline expired well over two weeks ago, a stronger demand letter references statutory penalties and creates the record needed before court.