Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of failure to return security deposit and demand for return - Louisiana 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 is crucial for establishing a timeline regarding your security deposit.
  3. Fill in the landlord’s name and address. Ensure accuracy, as this letter must reach them directly.
  4. In the greeting, address your landlord by name to maintain a professional tone.
  5. Provide your address where you were renting, along with the date you moved out. This information is essential for context.
  6. Indicate how many days have passed since your move-out date without receiving your security deposit. Reference Louisiana law regarding the required timeframe for returning deposits.
  7. State your intention to resolve this matter amicably, offering a ten-day period for them to respond before considering legal action.
  8. Sign and date the letter at the bottom, ensuring that it reflects your acknowledgment of this communication.
  9. Complete the Proof of Delivery section by selecting how you delivered this notice and signing it accordingly.

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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.
State simply - ``you agreed on ax date that you would return my deposit but despite further requests from me on x, y an z (dates) you have failed to do so.
What happens at the end of my tenancy? When you leave, if you and your landlord or agent both agree on how much of the deposit you should get back, you should get it back within ten days of agreeing. If your deposit was held in a custodial scheme, you will also receive some interest on the deposit.
File a Lawsuit You can sue your landlord in small claims court for up to 2x the amount of your security deposit, plus court costs and reasonable attorneys fees. This is allowed under Louisiana Statute 9:3252 if the landlord fails to comply with deposit return requirements.
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