Security Deposit Reclaimer
PROGenerate legally compliant demand letters to recover unreturned or wrongfully withheld security deposits with state-specific laws, legal codes, and treble damages calculations.
Example Usage
“I moved out of my apartment in Los Angeles, California on January 15, 2024, and paid a $1,500 security deposit. It’s now February 20, 2024, and the landlord hasn’t returned my deposit or sent any itemized list. Can you generate a demand letter?”
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Suggested Customization
| Description | Default | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| Two-letter state code determining applicable statutes and timelines | CA | |
| Dollar amount of the security deposit | 1500 | |
| Date tenant vacated the property (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2024-01-15 | |
| Category: full_nonreturn, partial_return, disputed_deductions, illegal_deposit | full_nonreturn | |
| Type: individual, management_company, national_chain | individual | |
| Delivery method: certified_mail, email_certified, hand_delivery | certified_mail |
Research Sources
This skill was built using research from these authoritative sources:
- California Courts Self-Help Guide: Security Deposits Official California court guide with templates, 21-day return requirement, and small claims procedures
- Nolo's State-by-State Security Deposit Laws Comprehensive breakdown of all 50 states with specific return timelines, penalties, and escrow requirements
- Texas Attorney General Tenant Rights Guide State-specific guidance on 30-day deposit return requirement under Texas Property Code
- New York State Courts: Security Deposit Information Information on 14-day return requirement and penalties under NY law
- Colorado Department of Local Affairs: Deposit Requirements Colorado 60-day deadline and 3x damages multiplier under CRS 38-12-103
- UK Deposit Protection Schemes UK prescribed information requirements and 3x damages for unprotected deposits under Housing Act 2004
- Ontario Residential Tenancies Act Canadian jurisdiction where security deposits are illegal under RTA
- USPS Certified Mail Standards Certified mail with return receipt as proof of delivery for legal documentation