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Formal demand for return of a security deposit
Maya Chen
July 28, 2026
Brazos Ridge Property Group, LLC
Sent via certified mail — return receipt requested
Re: Demand for return of security deposit — 1207 E 6th St, Unit 2B, Austin TX
Dear Brazos Ridge Property Group, LLC:
I was the tenant at 1207 E 6th St, Unit 2B (2 bedroom), Austin, TX, where my tenancy began on July 1, 2024. My tenancy ended and I surrendered possession on June 30, 2026. I paid a security deposit of $1,850.00 against a monthly rent of $1,850.00.
Under Texas law (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103), a landlord must return the deposit or deliver a written, itemized statement of deductions within 30 days of surrender. That deadline expired 28 days ago.
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Sincerely,
Maya Chen
Sample letter for Maya Chen, Austin TX — $1,850 deposit, 28 days of silence. Names and addresses redacted in this preview.
★★★★★ Tenants who got their deposit back
“My landlord ignored two emails about my $1,400 deposit. I mailed the letter on a Tuesday and had a check by Friday. The California 21-day language got their attention immediately.”
“Took me maybe two minutes. It filled in the Texas 30-day rule on its own and the letter read like a lawyer wrote it. The management office called the same day it arrived.”
“I had no idea what my state required. The letter already pointed at Ohio's deadline, so I didn't have to research anything. My deposit showed up two weeks later.”
“They kept the whole deposit for 'cleaning' with no receipts. One certified letter asking for an itemized statement and suddenly most of it came back.”
“Answered a few questions and the PDF was ready. The certified-mail checklist told me exactly what to ask for at the post office. Paid in full within the week.”
“The letter named the deadline they missed and gave them a clear date to respond. My landlord's tone changed overnight — full refund, no argument.”
“I was nervous about writing something formal myself. This did it for me, with my move-out dates and the Chicago ordinance in it. Deposit plus interest.”
“Simple, fast, and it actually worked. Having the green card as proof they received it made all the difference when they claimed they never got my forwarding address.”
“My landlord ignored two emails about my $1,400 deposit. I mailed the letter on a Tuesday and had a check by Friday. The California 21-day language got their attention immediately.”
“Took me maybe two minutes. It filled in the Texas 30-day rule on its own and the letter read like a lawyer wrote it. The management office called the same day it arrived.”
“I had no idea what my state required. The letter already pointed at Ohio's deadline, so I didn't have to research anything. My deposit showed up two weeks later.”
“They kept the whole deposit for 'cleaning' with no receipts. One certified letter asking for an itemized statement and suddenly most of it came back.”
“Answered a few questions and the PDF was ready. The certified-mail checklist told me exactly what to ask for at the post office. Paid in full within the week.”
“The letter named the deadline they missed and gave them a clear date to respond. My landlord's tone changed overnight — full refund, no argument.”
“I was nervous about writing something formal myself. This did it for me, with my move-out dates and the Chicago ordinance in it. Deposit plus interest.”
“Simple, fast, and it actually worked. Having the green card as proof they received it made all the difference when they claimed they never got my forwarding address.”
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