Security deposits

Security deposit demand letter for withheld money.

Use this path when a landlord kept part or all of a deposit and the explanation does not match your records.

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Common situations this template can organize.

Deposit not returned

No itemized list

Disputed deductions

Qualification

Good fit for

  • Routine security deposit disputes where the withheld amount or explanation does not match your records.
  • Cases with lease terms, deposit proof, move-out dates, or photo evidence ready to organize.

Boundary

Not a fit for

  • Active lawsuits, eviction matters, or urgent housing issues that need direct legal advice.
  • Disputes where you need local law interpretation about deadlines, penalties, or court strategy.

What the letter organizes

The template summarizes move-out date, deposit amount, withheld amount, itemized deductions, forwarding address, and your requested resolution.

What to prepare

Have lease terms, deposit receipt, move-in photos, move-out photos, forwarding address proof, and landlord messages ready.

How to handle evidence

Attach only evidence that supports the facts in your letter and keep a copy of your final packet.

Intake-first flow

What happens after you submit

We collect your facts before Stripe so the lead is captured even if checkout is abandoned.

  1. Submit the intake first, then continue straight to Stripe.
  2. We receive the answers even if payment is abandoned.
  3. After payment, we review the facts and prepare your PDF draft.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a lawyer to use Final Demand?

No. Final Demand is a document-template preparation service and does not provide legal advice or legal representation.

When do I pay?

You pay right after submitting the intake.

Launch price

Demand Letter + One Follow-Up Reply

$39

  • PDF demand letter template.
  • One reply to a generic response.
  • Delivery within 24 hours.
  • No subscription.
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