This is a letter from the Tenant to Landlord containing notice of wrongful deductions from the security deposit and a demand for return. This form complies with state statutory law.
This is a letter from the Tenant to Landlord containing notice of wrongful deductions from the security deposit and a demand for return. This form complies with state statutory law.
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The date of the letter and the landlord's full name and address. The address of the residence you rented and the date you moved in. A statement that you've been paying your rent timely and that you are current with your payments.
Tenant's name and new address, or address he gave for return of the security deposit. Commencement date of the lease and date it ended. Amount of the security deposit when the tenant moved in. Amount of interest accrued.
Type your letter. Concisely review the main facts. Be polite. Write with your goal in mind. Ask for exactly what you want. Set a deadline. End the letter by stating you will promptly pursue legal remedies if the other party does not meet your demand. Make and keep copies.
State who you are and why you need a rental. Mention where you found their ad and how you can afford the rental. Offer to provide references (work/volunteer/housing office) Include some highlighting feature from the original ad so that when you receive a response you can remember which rental you are talking about (ex.
Excessive holes in walls from picture hangers. Broken tiles or fixtures in bathrooms. Stopped toilet due to misuse. Broken walls. Removing paint put up by tenant. Tears, holes or burn marks in carpets or curtains.
Damage, waste, or neglect of the unit. Unpaid rent. Unpaid utilities for which the tenant is responsible.
Routine painting: Much like routine carpet cleaning, if a tenant did something that caused the landlord to be forced to paint (smoking is a common example), then it is likely legal that the landlord charge the tenant to paint.
Mail your landlord a letter requesting that she return your deposit. Be polite and simply inform the landlord that you have vacated the property and would appreciate the return of your deposit once she has had a chance to complete any checks and paperwork.
Unpaid rent (some exceptions in Wis. Stat. 704.29) Unpaid utilities owed under the rental agreement, or for which the landlord becomes responsible. Damages caused by the tenant or their guests that go beyond "normal wear and tear" Unpaid monthly municipal permit fees, Wis. Stat.