Deposit Return Letter Generator
Ask for your tenancy deposit back in writing with a clear, dated request PDF.
Generate a formal request for the return of your tenancy deposit after move-out. Reference your deposit scheme, request itemised evidence for any deductions, and download a clean PDF you can email or post.
How it works
- Fill in your details, your landlord, the property address, and the deposit amount.
- Add your move-out date, deposit scheme (if known), and return details.
- Unlock the result and download the deposit return request PDF.
Use cases
- Request a deposit back at the end of a tenancy.
- Push back on unexplained or unevidenced deductions.
- Create a dated record before raising a dispute with the deposit scheme.
- Follow up when a deposit has not been returned within the agreed window.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a landlord have to return the deposit?
It varies by jurisdiction and by the deposit protection scheme rules, but 10 working days from agreement is a common standard. The template asks for confirmation within that window.
What if the landlord proposes deductions?
They must show itemised costs and supporting evidence for each deduction (invoices, quotes, or before-and-after photos). The template explicitly asks for this so you have a clear basis to accept or dispute.
What if I do not know the deposit scheme?
Leave the scheme name blank or write Unknown. Your landlord is required to tell you which scheme protects your deposit and you can request that information separately.
What if the deadline passes with no reply?
Keep the PDF, any reply, and the email thread. You can then raise a formal dispute through the deposit protection scheme, and the dated written request is the starting point of your evidence.
How long is the result kept?
The deposit return request PDF is auto-deleted after 7 days. Re-download is available during that window via the secure link.
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