Compare the claimed unpaid rent with the lease, payment records, surrender date, ledger, proration, and legal limits on how the deposit may be applied.
Facts that may support the charge
- Rent was actually unpaid for a specific period
- The ledger identifies each claimed period, including the basis for any amount after surrender
- Amounts match the lease, payment history, and applicable law
Questions and warning signs
- No rent ledger or unclear accounting
- Rent claimed after surrender without explaining continuing lease liability, mitigation, reletting, or the governing rule
- Adding fees that aren't supported by the lease or documentation
What to ask for
- Rent ledger showing charges and payments
- Lease clause showing rent amount and due date
- Move-out/surrender documentation and key return date
How to review or dispute it
- Request a rent ledger and confirm the dates/proration.
- Review any amount after surrender against the lease, mitigation or reletting facts, and applicable law.
- Ask for documentation of any fees added.
If you want to challenge the charge in writing, customize the dispute template. Use a full demand letter when you are ready to request repayment by a specific date.
Tip: Use the Deduction Checker to review totals and request documentation for every line item.