Free Security Deposit Return Request Template

[Your Full Name]
[Your New / Forwarding Address]
[Email] | [Phone]

[Date]

[Landlord / Letting Agent Name]
[Landlord Address]

Dear [Landlord's Name],

Re: Return of security deposit — [Property Address], tenancy ended [Date]

I am writing to formally request the return of my security deposit of [Amount] in respect of the above property, where my tenancy ended on [Move-out Date].

The property was returned to you in good condition, in line with the move-in inventory dated [Date]. A copy of the move-out inspection report is attached, together with timestamped photographs taken on the day I vacated.

In accordance with [relevant law — e.g. "the Housing Act 2004 (UK) / state landlord-tenant statute"], the deposit must be returned within [statutory period — e.g. 10/14/30 days] of the end of the tenancy, less only any deductions that you can justify with documented evidence and itemised receipts.

I therefore request that:

• The full deposit of [Amount] is returned to me within [statutory deadline] of the date of this letter, OR
• You provide a fully itemised statement of any proposed deductions, with supporting evidence (invoices, photographs, dated correspondence), and refund the balance immediately.

Please send the refund by bank transfer to:

Account name: [Your Name]
Account number: [Number]
Sort code / Routing: [Code]

If I do not receive the deposit or a properly evidenced response within the statutory deadline, I will pursue this matter through the deposit protection scheme dispute service and, if necessary, the Small Claims Court, and may seek the statutory penalty of up to [3x the deposit] where applicable.

Thank you for dealing with this promptly.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]