Security Deposit Demand Letter printable pdf download

Form 5:

Security Deposit Demand Letter

Certified Mail #_____________

Your name

Your address

Date

Your landlord's name

Your landlord's address

Demand Letter Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 93A

Dear Landlord:

As you know, I was tenant of yours at ____________________________ (address of the rental

unit). I moved out of the apartment on ______________ (date). I am writing this letter pursuant

to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A requesting compensation for security

deposit violations. Because you demanded and accepted a security deposit from me on (date)

of _________ dollars (amount of security deposit), you are required to comply with the security

deposit law, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, §15B.

It has been over 30 days since my tenancy was terminated. However, you have not

returned the security deposit despite my repeated requests that you do so. Please be advised

that I am therefore demanding three times the amount of security deposit, plus interest, for

a total of ________ dollars, as provided for under G.L. c. 186, §15B (6)(e) and (7). This law

states in part:

(6) The lessor shall forfeit his right to retain any portion of the security deposit for any reason, or, in any

action by a tenant to recover a security to counterclaim for any damage to the premises if he:

(e) fails to return to the tenant the security deposit or balance thereof to which the tenant is entitled after

deduction therefrom any sums in accordance with provisions of the section, together with any interest

thereon, within thirty days after termination of the tenancy.

(7) If the lessor or his agent fails to comply with clauses (a), (d), or (e) of subsection 6, the tenant shall be

awarded damages in an amount equal to three times the amount of such security deposit balance thereof to

which the tenant is entitled plus interest at the rate of five per cent from the date when such payment

became due, together with court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

Please consider this a demand letter pursuant to G.L. c. 93A so that I will expect a response

within 30 days. Your failure to do so can mean treble damages under the statute. Thank you in

advance for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

(Your Signature)

500 • Form 5

Security Deposit Demand Letter