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Security Deposit Refund Demand Letter

Texas · TexasLawHelp.org

This letter is used by a former tenant to formally ask a landlord to return a security deposit after moving out. It states that the deposit is owed and sets a deadline for the landlord to pay the money or face legal action.

The court describes it as: Use this security deposit demand letter to ask your landlord to return your deposit after you move out.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This is used by a former tenant who has moved out and has not received their security deposit after more than thirty days.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This letter is used to demand that a landlord return a security deposit after a tenant has moved out.
What happens if the landlord does not pay?
The letter states that if the deposit is not received within 10 days, the sender will use legal options available under Section 92.109 of the Texas Property Code.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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