write an email to my landlord. i moved out 7 weeks ago and still havent got my deposit back ($1,400). he isnt answering my texts. firm but not rude. im sam
Here’s a firm but polite email you can send:
Subject: Formal Request: Return of $1,400 Security Deposit – [Rental Address]
Dear [Landlord’s Name],
I hope you’re doing well.
I’m writing to follow up about my security deposit for [rental address]. I moved out on [move-out date], which was seven weeks ago, and I still have not received my $1,400 deposit or an itemized statement of any deductions.
I’ve tried reaching you by text several times but haven’t received a response, so I wanted to follow up in writing. I left the unit in good condition and would like to resolve this matter quickly and fairly.
Please treat this as a formal request. By [insert date — about 7 days from today], please either:
- Return the full $1,400 deposit, or
- Provide an itemized list of any deductions with receipts, along with a check for any remaining balance.
You can send the refund to my forwarding address:
Sam
[Your Mailing Address]
[City, State ZIP]
If I don’t receive a response or the deposit by [insert date], I’ll need to pursue the options available to me under [State] law to recover it, including small claims court. I’d much rather settle this directly and avoid taking that step.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Sam
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
Tips before sending:
- Replace the bracketed info with your actual details.
- Set the deadline about 7 days out.
- If your state has a specific legal deadline for returning deposits, you can add:
“I also want to note that this is past the timeframe generally required under [State] law.” - If he still doesn’t respond, consider sending the same message by certified mail so you have proof of delivery.
The catch: The prompt gives your name (Sam) and leaves out the address and the country.
Run details
- Model
- tencent/hy4-preview
- Route
- OpenRouter API, one user message
- Served by
- Tencent
- Effort
- high, OpenRouter's default for this model
- Limits
- 60 min · 64,000 output tokens (the model's limit)
- Date
- 24 Oct 2026
- Time
- 44 s
- Words
- 294
- Tokens
- 61 in, 2,091 out (1,674 of them thinking)
- List price
- $0.005 at today's price ($0.751 in / $2.25 out per M)
- Paid
- $0.005
- Script
- The email has 12 blanks to fill in before you can send it.
Exact prompt
write an email to my landlord. i moved out 7 weeks ago and still havent got my deposit back ($1,400). he isnt answering my texts. firm but not rude. im sam