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Letter to request return of security deposit

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Subject: request for repayment of security deposit

Dear Sir or Madam,

The tenancy agreement for [rental property address] ended on [tenancy end date]. To date, I have not yet received my security deposit of [amount] back in full.

I request that you transfer the amount due within 14 days of receiving this letter and specify any deductions in writing and with supporting evidence.

Yours sincerely,

[your name]

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