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Why landlords pay up
Miss the deadline, and many states make landlords owe 2 to 3 times your deposit.
Most states give landlords a strict window to return your deposit with an itemized list. Blow it, and the law can add statutory penalties on top of the deposit itself. Your letter puts that exposure in writing.
14 to 60
days most states give landlords
2 to 3x
penalty many states allow
50 + DC
jurisdictions covered
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Not a blank template. A letter built from your own facts and your state's actual law, plus a recovery guide that walks you the rest of the way.
- A demand letter from your own facts, with the penalty math built into it
- The governing statute cited by name, plus your exact deadline
- A recovery guide showing which of your landlord's charges are actually legal
- Step-by-step instructions to send it certified mail so it holds up
- Reply scripts for whatever your landlord does next
- A small-claims quick-start for your state if they still refuse
Re: Demand for return of $1,200.00 security deposit
Dear Property Manager: I am writing regarding my security deposit for the tenancy at 123 Rowan Street. I vacated on April 1 and returned possession in good condition.
Under California law, you were required to return my deposit with an itemized statement within 21 days. That deadline has passed, exposing you to statutory damages of up to twice the deposit for bad-faith retention.
I therefore demand return of the full $1,200.00 within 14 days of this letter's date…
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FAQ
Questions renters ask us.
Does this actually work?
A formal, statute-citing demand letter shows your landlord you know the law and the deadline they missed. Many deposits come back at this stage because the letter makes the landlord's exposure concrete. No letter can guarantee an outcome, but this is the correct, documented first step before small claims.
Is RentBack a law firm?
No. RentBack is a self-help tool you control. We generate jurisdiction-accurate research summaries and demand letters from publicly available state statutes. We are not a law firm, we do not represent you, and this is not legal advice.
What if my landlord ignores the letter?
Your letter includes a what-happens-next timeline. If the deadline passes, you will have a clean, dated paper trail, which is exactly what small claims court wants to see.
Which states are covered?
All 50 states plus Washington, D.C. Each letter uses your state's specific deposit statute, deadline, and penalty rules.
Is my information private?
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Can I get a refund?
Each letter is generated on demand as a digital good and is final sale once delivered. If you hit a delivery problem or were charged in error, email us and we will make it right.
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