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If your apartment manager has not returned to you the security deposit that
you put down before you moved in to your apartment within thirty days of the end
of the lease term, the following is an example
of a letter that you may wish to send requesting the deposit:
The highlighted portions should be changed with information applied
to your particular situation.
Keep a copy of this letter signed by the manager, or send the letter by certified mail with "Return Receipt" requested!
Give your current name and address.
Your Name
3333 Resident Blvd., Apt. 123
College Station, TX 77840
Provide the date that the letter was written.
At least 30 days after the end of your lease term
List the full name and address of the apartment manager.
Name of Manager
Blank Apartments Management Office
3333 Resident Blvd.
College Station, TX 77840
Dear Manager:
Include the date you vacated the unit.
On month/day/year, I vacated my apartment at
#123 Blank
Apartments. Before vacating the apartment, I met with
name of
the apartment representative who inspected the apartment.
Detail of the steps you followed to have your deposit
returned.
According to the terms of the lease, I met all requirements for
the return of the security deposit. I gave a thirty day written
notice of my intent to vacate, occupied the apartment for the
entire lease term, paid all rent according to the terms of the
lease, left a forwarding address in writing and left the
apartment in clean and satisfactory condition.
Request deposit or an itemized list of deductions.
According to the terms of the lease, it is your responsibility
to return the security deposit or furnish an itemized statement
of the deductions within thirty days of vacating the apartment.
Please check your records to see if an oversight has occurred.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Your signature The signature of your roommate(s)
Your name (typed) The name(s) of your roommate(s) (typed)
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