Who uses the Security Deposit Demand Letter?
There are situations where a tenant moves out of the apartment upon the termination of the tenancy and requests the landlord to return the security deposit. However, the landlord refuses to repay the money, thus committing a violation. To request compensation for security deposit violations, the tenant needs to write a security deposit demand letter (the Letter) to the landlord pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 93A.
What is the purpose of the Letter?
The purpose of the Letter is to demand from the landlord three times the amount of security deposit plus interest accrued thereon, as provided for under General Laws Chapter 186, Section 15B, paragraphs (6)(e) and (7).
When is the Letter due?
The tenant must send the Letter at least thirty days prior to the bringing a civil action in the court of law.
How do I fill out the Letter?
You have to write your name and address, your landlord’s name and address and the date.
In the body, you need to indicate the address of the rental unit, the date you moved out, the date when the landlord accepted the security deposit, the amount of security deposit, and the amount you demand.
Finally, you sign the Letter.