Fill-in demand letters that cite your state's law. Most states give landlords a 14–45 day legal deadline to return your deposit — we make it expensive to miss.
"Cleaning fee: $400" — for an apartment you left spotless.
They're counting on you not knowing what 'normal wear and tear' means legally.
"We mailed the itemized list." Sure. To which address?
Most states void late deductions entirely — some add penalties on top.
"Take us to court then." They're bluffing.
Landlords settle when the letter cites the statute. Court costs them more than your deposit.
Do the math
The cheapest thing you'll ever mail a landlord.
$34
The kit. One time.
VS
$1,000–$2,500
A typical deposit — your money, sitting in their account.
Many states penalize wrongful withholding at 2–3× the deposit. The chart inside tells you if yours is one of them.
A lawyer charges $300–$500+ to write one demand letter. This kit is three of them — plus your state's law — for $34.
Inside the kit
34 pages. Zero filler.
1
3 escalating demand letters
Polite ask → statutory demand → final notice before filing. Fill in the amber blanks, print, send. Each cites your state's law by section number.
2
50-state deadline + penalty chart
Every state's return deadline, itemization rules, and what the landlord owes you when they blow it — including the 2×/3× penalty states.
3
Move-out evidence system
The exact photo checklist and timestamp routine that makes 'it was damaged' impossible to argue. Works even if you've already moved.
4
Damages worksheet
Turn 'they owe me something' into one defensible number: deposit + penalties + interest, itemized line by line.
5
Small-claims playbook
If they still don't pay: where to file, what it costs, what to bring, and the script for your two minutes in front of the judge.
6
Negotiation scripts
Word-for-word responses for the five things landlords say to make you go away — on the phone, by text, and by email.
How it works
Tonight, not 'someday.'
Download instantly
The PDF lands in your inbox the second you check out. Open it on your phone.
Fill in the amber blanks
Your name, their address, your state, your number. The letter is already written and already cites the statute.
Send it certified mail
About $5 at the post office. The green receipt is the point — now there's a paper trail with a legal deadline attached.
See inside
This is what your landlord opens.
Demand Letter One50-State Deadline ChartEvidence ChecklistDamages WorksheetSmall-Claims Playbook
Dear [Landlord name],
Under [Your state] law, you were required to return my security deposit or provide an itemized statement of deductions within [X] days of the end of my tenancy on [move-out date]. That deadline has passed…
— Letter One of three, page 6 of the kit
Fair questions
Before you ask.
Is this legal advice?
No. DepositBack is an educational publisher — the kit is templates, statute citations, and process, not legal advice, and we're not a law firm. Laws change: verify your state's current statute before relying on it. For complex situations, talk to a licensed attorney or your local tenants' union.
Which states does it cover?
All 50. The deadline and penalty chart has a row for every state, and the letters have a blank where the state citation goes — the chart tells you exactly what to write in it.
What if my landlord ignores the letters?
That's what letters two and three are for — each escalates, and the last one says exactly what happens next. If they still don't pay, the small-claims playbook walks you through filing: most filing fees are $30–$75, most hearings take an afternoon, and landlords who ignored three statutory letters look terrible in front of a judge.
Is it really instant?
Yes. The download link appears on the order confirmation screen and in your email the moment you check out. It's a PDF — phone, laptop, or the library printer all work.
What's the refund policy?
30 days, money back, no interrogation. If the kit didn't help, email us and we refund it. We keep the policy simple because the product works.
30-day money-back guarantee
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