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Request Return of Security Deposit Letter

____________________________

Date

_______________________________

Landlord’s Name

_______________________________

Landlord’s Address

_______________________________

Dear: __________________________:

According to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) section 5321.16 (B) “any deduction from the security deposit shall

be itemized and identified by the landlord in a written notice delivered to the tenant together with the amount

due, within thirty days after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession.”

On _______________________________, I moved out and returned the keys to the premises located at

_________________________________________. I also provided you with a written forwarded address

on ________________(date).

[ ]

It has been more than 30-days since moving and I have not yet received my security deposit or an

itemized statement explaining the deductions.

[ ]

I received a portion of my security deposit from you and/or an itemized statement explaining the

deductions from my security deposit. I believe that $_________ was wrongfully withheld from my

deposit because__________________________________________________________________.

Please return my security deposit in the amount of $____________ immediately. Under ORC 5321.16 (C),

if I do not receive the return of the wrongfully withheld portion of my security deposit, I will pursue my legal

claim for money due together with damages equal to the amount wrongfully withheld, and reasonable

attorney fees. I thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.

Cordially,

_______________________________________

Tenant’s Signature

________________________________________

Address and Phone#

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tenants and landlords, home seekers, housing providers, and the general public. It recognizes that errors may occur and that

these errors will be corrected when discovered. The information presented here is only intended to provide its readers with

information and guidance, and is not intended to be legal advice. WE ARE NOT ATTORNEYS. If you need legal advice, please seek

the aid of an attorney.

Request Return Of Security Deposit Letter