Most states require landlords to return your deposit within 14–60 days — or pay you 2–3x penalties. Check if your landlord has missed the deadline.
You moved out. You left the place clean. You followed every rule in your lease. Weeks go by — nothing. No check, no explanation, no itemized deductions. Your landlord is keeping your money and hoping you'll just forget about it.
You don't have to let them get away with it. In most states, your landlord owes you 2–3x your deposit if they missed the deadline. That's not a threat — it's the law. And a formal demand letter is the first step to getting what you're owed.
DepositBack generates a personalized demand letter citing your state's exact statute, your landlord's legal deadline, and the penalty they face. We send it via USPS certified mail with return receipt — formal legal notice with proof of delivery.
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Date]
[Landlord Name]
[Landlord Address]
RE: Demand for Return of Security Deposit
Dear [Landlord Name],
I am writing to formally demand the return of my security deposit in the amount of $X,XXX.XX, paid at the commencement of my tenancy at the above address. My tenancy ended on [Date]...
Under [State Statute], you were required to return my deposit within [XX] days. As of today, you are [XX] days past this legal deadline...
...continues with specific penalty amounts and response deadline
Every letter is personalized with your state's exact statute and penalty provisions.
Yes. DepositBack is a document preparation service — we help you draft a formal letter citing publicly available state statutes. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice.
Certified mail creates a legal paper trail proving your landlord received a formal demand. This documentation strengthens your position if you decide to pursue the matter in small claims court.
Hiring a tenant rights attorney to draft and send a demand letter can cost $200 or more. DepositBack generates a personalized demand letter citing your state's specific statute and sends it via certified mail — without the attorney fees.
You can, but most people miss the specific statute citations, penalty calculations, and formal language that makes a demand letter effective. Our letters are personalized to your state's exact laws.
Enter your state, move-out date, and deposit amount. We’ll calculate your landlord’s legal deadline instantly.
For $49, we generate a personalized demand letter citing your state’s exact statute, deadline, and penalty.
We print and mail your letter via USPS certified mail with return receipt — formal legal notice with proof of delivery.