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Sample Letter - Request For Deposit Return

Sample Letter: Request for Deposit Return

[Date]

[Landlord/Manager’s Address]

Dear [Landlord/Manager’s Name]:

When I moved out of your rental on [date]

, the unit was returned to its original

condition minus normal wear and tear. State law says that no tenant should be held responsible

for normal wear and tear. I have not yet received my deposit nor an itemized list of deductions

from the deposit, as you are required to give me by law.

The Landlord Tenant Act (RCW 59.18.280) says no deposit may be collected by a landlord

unless the rental agreement is in writing and a written checklist or statement specifically

describing the condition of the premises is provided by the landlord to the tenant at the

commencement of the tenancy and is signed and dated by both parties. Because you collected a

deposit without providing me with a written checklist at the commencement of the tenancy, you

waive any rights to my deposit.

The Landlord Tenant Act (RCW 59.18.280) requires you to refund my deposit within 21 days

after the day I moved out. If you fail to do this, you waive any rights to my deposit. Today’s date

is [date], and I have received no word from you. Therefore, I will expect my full deposit in the

amount of [$

] by [date of your choice]. If I do not receive my deposit by

[date], I have the right to ask for twice my deposit amount in small claims court.

Please mail $

without delay to the address below:

[Your address]

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Sample Letter - Request For Deposit Return