Deposit return letter

Request return of your rental deposit with move-out date, forwarding details, and any disputed deductions.

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When to send a deposit return letter

Send after you have left, returned keys, and the deposit has not arrived within the time you were told — or deductions look wrong.

What to include

The property and move-out date

So the tenancy is identified.

The deposit amount

What was paid in, and any scheme or reference.

Forwarding details

Where the money should go.

What you dispute

If deductions were taken, say which and why they are wrong.

Mistakes that weaken the letter

No move-out date

The clock on a deposit starts when you left.

Vague 'they stole it'

Ask for the itemised deductions and a date for payment.