Security deposit recovery packet

Security Deposit Recovery Packet helps renters turn a supported deposit-return dispute into a clear mailed record with a principal-only demand letter, cited facts and timing summary, exhibit index, and optional evidence. PostalForm generates the review PDF first, then prepares one or more Certified Mail pieces.

Turn your security deposit records into a clear recovery packet

We check the supported self-help scope and principal-only amount, generate the letter and evidence index, then prepare separate Certified Mail pieces for the recipients you choose.

Certified Mail included

Current step

Supported recovery scope

Your relationship to the tenancy, Rental type, and Has the tenancy ended?

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6 fields · 6 required

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Step 1

Supported recovery scope

Confirm this is your own ended private residential tenancy, possession was surrendered, and no urgent legal proceeding or physical enclosure is involved.

6 required

Your relationship to the tenancy *

Rental type *

Has the tenancy ended? *

Was possession surrendered, including keys where applicable? *

Is there an active lawsuit, eviction, bankruptcy, arbitration, attorney-managed matter, or court deadline? *

Does the mailing need keys, a check, cash, a money order, or another physical item enclosed? *

Need more context?

The form is ready to fill now. If you want supporting instructions, mailing notes, or source links, they are below.

Important details+

Choose a supported state, enter the deposit and move-out facts, add evidence, and review a cited demand packet before mailing.

What you need+

Tenant name, contact details, and forwarding address
Rental property address and rental state
Landlord or property manager mailing address
Move-out or surrender date
Security deposit amount, amount returned, and amount demanded
A short factual explanation of the dispute
Optional evidence such as the lease, photos, inspection records, itemized deductions, receipts, or correspondence
Lease, move-out records, photos, correspondence, or deduction evidence (optional) — Upload supporting PDFs or images you want appended behind the generated security deposit demand packet.

Form summary+

How it works+

Choose the rental state and the deposit-return issue.
Enter tenant, rental property, landlord, and deposit details.
Upload optional evidence and preview the generated demand packet.
Confirm recipients, continue to checkout, and mail it by Certified Mail with PostalForm.

Where it gets mailed+

Enter the recipient address during checkout.

Packet order+

Cover page
Security deposit demand letter
Deposit facts and state timing summary
Exhibit index
Uploaded evidence in normalized order

Common mistakes+

Mailing only a vague note without the rental address, move-out date, deposit amount, and demand amount.
Using a leasing office email thread without sending a written demand to a reliable mailing address.
Forgetting to restate the tenant forwarding address when the state rule depends on it.
Leaving out photos, inspection records, deduction statements, or correspondence that help explain the dispute.
Sending the packet without reviewing the final PDF and attached evidence first.

FAQs+

Can I attach photos, the lease, or landlord messages?

Yes. Upload PDFs or images and PostalForm appends them behind the generated letter, facts summary, and exhibit index.

Can I mail the packet to more than one recipient?

Yes. You can send the packet to the landlord and optionally add a property manager or registered agent when you have those mailing details.

Is this legal advice?

No. PostalForm creates and mails a self-help packet from the facts you provide. Review the packet and confirm current state or local rules before mailing.

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Last verified+

Last Landlords and property managers verification: August 22, 2026