Fill and Sign the Iowa Letter from Tenant to Landlord Containing Notice of Failure to Return Security Deposit and Demand for Return Form

- 1 - [Date] [Landlord’s Name] [Landlord’s Address] Re: Notice to Landlord: failure to return security deposit Dear : [Landlord’s Name] I am your tenant at the following premises: [Address of premises] I moved out of your (house/apartment) located at the above address on _____________, 20____. I gave you a written forwarding address as required by the law; I have waited ____ days since moving and I still have not received my security deposit back as of this date. According t o the law, a landlord is required to return a security deposit within ____ days after a tenant has moved out. The law further states that if the security deposit is not returned within ____ days, the tena nt has the right to the amount wrongfully withheld, plus costs, attorney’s fees, and possible punitive damages. If you return the deposit to me within ten (10) days from the date of this letter, I will not take legal action to obtain the return of the monies you owe me from my security deposit. I am sure that both of us would prefer an amicable settlement. Should you have any questions, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Tenant: ______________________________________ Date: _________________ [signature] - 2 - Proof of Delivery This Notice delivered to Landlord or Landlord’s authorized agent: [ ] by personal delivery [ ] certified/registered mail, return receipt requested [ ] other form of notice pursuant to Lease Agreement: Signed: ______________________________________ Date: __________________________