Subject: Security Deposit Return – [Property Address / Unit #]

Dear [Landlord’s Name],

I am writing to request the return of my $1,400 security deposit for [property address/unit], which I vacated on [move-out date]—approximately seven weeks ago.

As of today, I have not received the deposit or an itemized statement of any deductions. I have also tried reaching you by text message several times but have not received a response.

I would appreciate your response, and either the full return of my deposit or a detailed breakdown of deductions, within the next seven days. Please send any payment or correspondence to my forwarding address below.

If I have not received the deposit or a response by [insert date, 7 days from today], I will need to pursue the appropriate legal steps to recover the funds.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Sam [Your Last Name]  
[Phone Number]  
[Forwarding Address]  
[Email Address]

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**Quick tips:**
- If you haven’t already, send this via email and consider printing a copy to send by **certified mail** (return receipt requested) so you have proof of delivery.
- Most states require deposits to be returned within 14–30 days; at seven weeks you’re likely past the deadline. If they ignore this email, small claims court is usually a straightforward next step for $1,400.