Use this notice only if you genuinely intend to file when the matter remains unresolved. Confirm the amount, court, parties, filing prerequisites, and response date before sending it.
- Start with: dispute deductions letter
- Learn the flow: security deposit timeline
Copy/paste template
Subject: Notice of Intent to Sue — Security Deposit ( [RENTAL ADDRESS] ) Date: [DATE] To: [LANDLORD / PROPERTY MANAGER NAME] [LANDLORD ADDRESS OR EMAIL] Re: Security Deposit Dispute — [RENTAL ADDRESS] Hello [LANDLORD NAME], I am following up regarding my security deposit for [RENTAL ADDRESS]. I moved out on [MOVE-OUT DATE]. I previously requested the return of my deposit and/or disputed the deductions on [DATE OF PRIOR LETTER/EMAIL]. As of today, this matter remains unresolved. If I do not receive a written response and payment of $[AMOUNT CLAIMED] by [REQUESTED RESPONSE DATE], I intend to file a claim in [COURT NAME] seeking that amount and any other relief the court determines is available. Please respond in writing. Sincerely, [YOUR FULL NAME] [FORWARDING ADDRESS] [CITY, STATE ZIP] [PHONE NUMBER — optional] [EMAIL — optional]