Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of failure to return security deposit and demand for return - Michigan 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date at the top of the letter. This sets a clear timeline for your notice.
  3. Fill in the landlord’s name and address in the designated fields. Accurate information ensures proper delivery.
  4. In the greeting, address your landlord directly using their name, which personalizes your communication.
  5. Provide your address as the tenant, ensuring clarity about where you resided during your tenancy.
  6. Indicate the date you moved out and how many days have passed since then without receiving your security deposit.
  7. Specify the number of days required by law for returning the security deposit, reinforcing your legal rights.
  8. State that if you do not receive your deposit within ten days, you may pursue legal action, emphasizing urgency.
  9. Sign and date the letter at the bottom to validate your request formally.
  10. Complete the Proof of Delivery section by selecting how you delivered this notice to ensure there is a record of communication.

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That is where the Michigan Legislatures House Bill 4947 of 2023 comes in. The bill aims to implement rent control in Michigan to provide more affordable housing for renters, allow cities to determine individual rent caps, and provide greater protections for tenants.
A landlord cannot use your security deposit to fix normal wear and tear. This means that he cannot keep your deposit to do things like shampoo the carpets or clean and paint the walls for the next tenant unless you have really damaged them.
In Michigan, if a landlord fails to return a security deposit within 30 days after a tenant has vacated the premises, the landlord loses the right to withhold any of the deposit and may be liable to pay twice the amount withheld, plus attorney fees and court costs, provided the tenant has supplied a forwarding address
What to Include in a Security Deposit Demand Letter the address of your rental and the dates you rented from. how much you paid for a security deposit. why you are entitled to a return of a portion or all of the deposit. the state laws that require a return of the deposit in a timely manner.
Its best to write or email when you ask for your deposit back - if you do, youll have a record of when you asked for it. If you and your landlord or letting agent agree how much you should get back, youll usually get the money within a couple of weeks.
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Michigan law sets a limit on security deposits. The most you can ask for a security deposit is one-and-one-half times the monthly rent. For example, if you set rent at $1,000 a month, your security deposit cant be more than $1,500.
What to Include in Your Demand Letter to a Landlord Quote sections of your lease agreement. Explain why you are seeking payment. Include your contact information so your landlord can reach you in case they would like to accept your demands. Include where you would like to receive payment.

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