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Subject: Demand for Return of Security Deposit — [RENTAL ADDRESS] Date: [DATE] To: [LANDLORD / PROPERTY MANAGER NAME] [LANDLORD ADDRESS OR EMAIL] Re: Security Deposit — [RENTAL ADDRESS] Hello [LANDLORD NAME], I moved out of [RENTAL ADDRESS] on [MOVE-OUT DATE]. My security deposit was $[DEPOSIT AMOUNT]. As of today, I have not received my deposit refund and/or a complete itemized statement with documentation supporting any deductions. I am requesting the return of $[AMOUNT REQUESTED] by [REQUESTED RESPONSE DATE]. Please send payment to: [YOUR FULL NAME] [FORWARDING ADDRESS] [CITY, STATE ZIP] If you are withholding any amount, please provide: 1) A written itemized statement of each deduction, and 2) Documentation supporting each deduction (receipts, invoices, photos, and/or work orders). Please respond in writing. Sincerely, [YOUR FULL NAME] [PHONE NUMBER — optional] [EMAIL — optional]