Does a Landlord Have to Provide Receipts for Security Deposit Deductions?

Missing receipts are one of the strongest signals that a security deposit deduction is inflated. Even where receipts aren't explicitly required for every charge, landlords generally need enough documentation to justify the amount.

What "documentation" can include

• Receipts/invoices (vendor name, date, amount)
• Work orders and technician notes (what was done and why)
• Photos showing the condition and the work performed
• Time/material breakdown if the landlord did the work

How to request receipts (fast)

Use this request template to ask for receipts, photos, and depreciation details.

If they still won't provide proof

1. Dispute each line item and explicitly note "no documentation provided."
2. Attach your move-out photos and timeline.
3. Escalate (demand letter → small claims) if necessary.