What this page covers
Template to request the return of a rental deposit after the tenancy ends.
You do not only get a generator here, but also a short guide on when the template fits, which details usually matter and what to double-check before sending.
In housing matters, clear descriptions, deadlines, evidence and factual wording are especially important.
When this template is useful
Request deposit return – template: Useful when the tenancy has ended and you want to ask politely but clearly about the deposit.
Typical recipient: your former landlord
What to include
The clearer your data, numbers and short notes are, the easier the text is to use directly or adapt.
- address of the apartment
- exact description of the issue or statement
- photos, dates or previous communication
- move-out date
- handover report or note that the apartment was returned without defects
Practical tips before sending
These hints help keep your writing clear, understandable and easier for the other side to process.
- Describe defects concretely and without exaggeration.
- Set a reasonable deadline if you expect action.
- Refer to earlier reports if the problem is already known.
- Ask for the expected payout date.
- Provide a current contact option for follow-up questions.
Common mistakes
Especially in letters to companies, landlords, public offices or insurers, small omissions often lead to delays or follow-up questions.
- describing the defect too vaguely
- not giving any deadline
- writing without evidence
- not stating the move-out date
- not mentioning the handover